Enrollment
234
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keene, NH
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330405000200
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Keene School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330405000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+126% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, enrolling 234 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 48.6% of students qualify for free meals, 126% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 234 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Keene School District spends $19,120 per pupil, 33% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Keene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Symonds Elementary School (299 students): Franklin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 10.7:1).
Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students) and Keene Middle School (626 students) alongside Franklin Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 126% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keene School District, which includes Franklin Elementary School.
$19,120
Per student
-33%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 25.6%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keene Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Symonds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fuller Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheelock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Keene
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Symonds Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Fuller Elementary School
Standard public school
275 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 students per teacher
Wheelock Elementary School
Standard public school
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keene, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Keene, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Keene on the city page.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Keene School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students), Keene Middle School (626 students), and Symonds Elementary School (299 students). See the Keene School District district page for the complete list.
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