Enrollment
275
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keene, NH
Fuller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fuller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330405000201
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fuller Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fuller Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fuller Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Keene School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330405000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fuller Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fuller Elementary School
Fuller Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 275 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 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% 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): Fuller Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 10.7:1).
Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students) and Keene Middle School (626 students) alongside Fuller 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 Fuller Elementary School compares
Fuller 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▲ 11% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Fuller Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keene School District, which includes Fuller 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 Fuller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keene Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Symonds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheelock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fuller 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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 11.1:1 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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fuller Elementary School
How many students attend Fuller Elementary School?
Fuller Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keene, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fuller Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 10% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 35% 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 Fuller Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Fuller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fuller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fuller Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fuller Elementary School?
Fuller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Fuller Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Fuller Elementary School ranks #4 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 Fuller Elementary School a good school?
Fuller Elementary School earns 36/100 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 Fuller 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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