- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 330405000200 · Keene, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 11.1:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Keene High School (1,288 students)
Franklin Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keene High Sch
Keene High School
1,288 students
- Keene Middle S
Keene Middle School
626 students
- Symonds Elemen 299
Symonds Elementary School
299 students
- Fuller Element 275
Fuller Elementary School
275 students
- This school 234
Franklin Elementary School
234 students
- Wheelock Eleme 192
Wheelock Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Keene School District reports $19,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.