Enrollment
219
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330331800746Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gathering Waters Charter School (E) compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, enrolling 219 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 219 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Keene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Symonds Elementary School (299 students): Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 10.7:1).
Its district, Gathering Waters Charter School, also runs Gathering Waters Charter School (H) (67 students).
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 Gathering Waters Charter School (E) compares
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 86.8%
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
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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
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
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Gathering Waters Charter School (E) a good school?
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) earns 37/100 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 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.
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