Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Norman W. Crisp School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Rankings
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
35%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nashua School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Norman W. Crisp School's ranking?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is ranked #453 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Dr. Norman W. Crisp School often compared to?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bicentennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Dr. Norman W. Crisp School?
361 students attend Dr. Norman W. Crisp School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Norman W. Crisp School offer ?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Norman W. Crisp School part of?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is part of Nashua School District.
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