Bicentennial Elementary School

296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bicentennial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bicentennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bicentennial Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bicentennial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bicentennial Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#96 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
70%
42%
55%
51%
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
46%
82%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bicentennial Elementary School's ranking?
Bicentennial Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Bicentennial Elementary School often compared to?
Bicentennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Dunstable School, New Searles School, Charlotte Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Bicentennial Elementary School?
481 students attend Bicentennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bicentennial Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bicentennial Elementary School?
Bicentennial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bicentennial Elementary School offer ?
Bicentennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bicentennial Elementary School part of?
Bicentennial Elementary School is part of Nashua School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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