- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Keene, NH
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Federal NCES profile for Gathering Waters Charter School (H), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330331800745Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gathering Waters Charter School (H) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Gathering Waters Charter School · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330331800745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+21.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 330331800745 · Keene, NH High · SMALL · CHARTER
67 enr · 8.4:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Gathering Waters Charter School (E) (219 students)
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+21.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Gathering Waters Charter School (H) compares
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 19% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Gathering Waters Charter School (H) is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
How Gathering Waters Charter School (H) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering Waters Charter School (E) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gathering Waters Charter School (H)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Keene
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
How many students attend Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keene, NH. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?
The student-teacher ratio at Gathering Waters Charter School (H) is 8.4:1, which is 26% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 46% 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 (H)?
17.4% of students at Gathering Waters Charter School (H) 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 (H)?
The largest demographic group at Gathering Waters Charter School (H) is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?
Gathering Waters Charter School (H) has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 (H) rank among high schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Gathering Waters Charter School (H) ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Keene on the city page.
What other schools are in Gathering Waters Charter School?
Besides Gathering Waters Charter School (H), Gathering Waters Charter School also operates Gathering Waters Charter School (E) (219 students). See the Gathering Waters Charter School district page for the complete list.