- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keene, NH
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Federal NCES profile for Gathering Waters Charter School (E), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330331800746Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gathering Waters Charter School (E) ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Gathering Waters Charter School · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330331800746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 330331800746 · Keene, NH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
219 enr · 10:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gathering Waters Charter School (H) (67 students)
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Gathering Waters Charter School (E) compares
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 45% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
How Gathering Waters Charter School (E) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering Waters Charter School (H) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gathering Waters Charter School (E)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 11.1:1 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
How many students attend Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keene, NH. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
The student-teacher ratio at Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
11.8% of students at Gathering Waters Charter School (E) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
The largest demographic group at Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gathering Waters Charter School (E) rank among elementary schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Gathering Waters Charter School (E) ranks #2 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 Gathering Waters Charter School?
Besides Gathering Waters Charter School (E), Gathering Waters Charter School also operates Gathering Waters Charter School (H) (67 students). See the Gathering Waters Charter School district page for the complete list.