A cross sectional type of study was carried out to compare nutritional status among, 6-10 years old 750 school children of three different socioeconomic statuses during January 2012- January 2013. Method: weight and height was recorded and BMI is calculated. Height for age and BMI for age was calculated. Analysis was done using chi square test with the help of open EPi version 2.3. Result: In present study the prevalence of stunting in low SES was 16.8 %, versus 3.6 % in middle SES and only 0.8% in high SES (P < 0.01). The prevalence of underweight was 20.3% in low SES and 3.6% in middle SES; and only 0.5% in high SES (P < 0.01). The prevalence overweight in low SES was 0.4%,. In middle SES 4.5 % while In high SES 8.4%.The prevalence of obesity in low SES was 1.1%,. In middle SES 3.7 % while In high SES 6.9%. Conclusion: we can conclude that there was presence of the double burden of malnutrition at the population level. Those who were belonging to low SES are at risk for under-nutrition, while those who belonged to high socio-economic status are more likely to be over-nourished
