Table Ten
Estimated School Age Children
Two Beds | School Age | Avg. SAC
Project Units Children Per Unit Est. SAC
Tara Heights Existing 318 47 0.148
Project Garden 95 0.148 14.06
Townhomes? 28 0.340 9,52
Totals 24(23.58)
Based on the school grade breakdown found at Tara Heights in 2018, it is
estimated that 19 of the children will attend elementary school, 1 middle and 4
high school.
Table 11
SAC Grade Distribution
Grade #SAC
Tara Heights 1-5 37
6-8 3
9-12 7
Total 47
Project Grade #SAC
1-5 19
6-8 1
9-12 4
Total 24
To obtain a clear understanding of the potential impacts to the school district, the
Consultant met with Mr. Daniel Donovan, Nashua School Districts Chief
Operating Officer. The proposed project was reviewed, along with the estimated
school children. Mr. Donovan noted the strong attraction of the Bicentennial
Elementary School, but also noted that the Middle Dunstable School has gained
a strong reputation as well. The biggest impact will be at the elementary level,
but with 19 children spread over five grades he did not believe there would be a
problem. To address capacity concerns at the Bicentennial School, the
Administration has undertaken a number of steps recently. Within the last year
special needs programs were moved out of the school to increase capacity. In
addition, within the next year preschool students will be relocated to 55 Franklin
° School age children data obtain from NH Housing Finance Authority study by AER.
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