Amherst Street School vs Ledge Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Street School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
Ledge Street School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Amherst Street School Nashua, New Hampshire | Ledge Street School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 254 | #251 of 254 |
| National rank | #29861 of 50,301 | #37740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 290 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 31.2).
- •Amherst Street School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Amherst Street School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Amherst Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 72.9%).
- •Ledge Street School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Ledge Street School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Street School better than Ledge Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Street School ranks higher (43.1 vs 31.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amherst Street School and Ledge Street School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Street School: 290. Ledge Street School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Street School and Ledge Street School rank in New Hampshire?
Amherst Street School is 231st of 254 and Ledge Street School is 251st of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).