Fairgrounds Elementary School

Fairgrounds Elementary School is a public school in Nashua, New Hampshire, that teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade. About 499 students go to the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 13:1. Fairgrounds Elementary School has a lot of different kinds of students. About 63% of them are from minority backgrounds, and there is a large Hispanic community. About 60% of the students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that the school has a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Based on state test results, about 32% of students are good at math and about 26% are good at reading and language arts. Both numbers are below the state averages, which means that there are areas where students could do better in school. It is thought that each student costs about $14,700 a year. Fairgrounds Elementary School has a wide range of learning opportunities and classes that aren't too big. The school is focused on the community, which gives students more chances to grow, even though their academic results show that they can do better.

Fairgrounds Elementary just started its "21st Century" after-school program for the years 2025–26. Starting in September, it will give extra help with STEAM, reading, math, and learning about social and emotional issues.Starting in September, it will give extra help with STEAM, reading, math, and learning about social and emotional issues.

Q1. What kinds of activities can students do outside of class at Fairgrounds Elementary School?

Ans. The school usually has art clubs, music programs, and after-school enrichment activities, but these depend on how much money the school has each year and how interested the students are.

Q2. Does Fairgrounds Elementary School help students who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, the school has ELL services to help students whose first language is not English. These services help them learn English while also doing well in their core subjects.

Q3. What kinds of special education services are there for students who need extra help with learning?

Ans. Fairgrounds Elementary offers individualized education plans (IEPs), special education classes, and other services like speech and occupational therapy as needed.

Q4. What kinds of transportation are available to students?

Ans. Students who live in certain areas can use district-managed school bus services. The Nashua School District decides the routes and schedules.

Q5. How does the school stay in touch with parents and guardians?

Ans. The school sends out newsletters, uses classroom communication apps, has district portals, and holds parent-teacher conferences to keep families up to date on school events and student progress.