- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keene, NH
Keene Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Keene Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330405000203
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keene Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Keene Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keene Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Keene School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330405000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Keene Middle School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 330405000203 · Keene, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 10.6:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Keene High School (1,288 students)
Keene Middle School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Keene Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keene High Sch
Keene High School
1,288 students
- This school
Keene Middle School
626 students
- Symonds Elemen 299
Symonds Elementary School
299 students
- Fuller Element 275
Fuller Elementary School
275 students
- Franklin Eleme 234
Franklin Elementary School
234 students
- Wheelock Eleme 192
Wheelock Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Keene Middle School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keene Middle School compares
Keene Middle 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▲ 32% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Keene Middle School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keene School District reports $19,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keene Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Symonds Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fuller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheelock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keene Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keene Middle School
How many students attend Keene Middle School?
Keene Middle School has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keene, NH. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keene Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keene Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 6% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 32% 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 Keene Middle School?
28.4% of students at Keene Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keene Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Keene Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keene Middle School?
Keene Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Keene Middle School rank among public schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Keene Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public 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 public schools in Keene on the city page.
What other schools are in Keene School District?
Besides Keene Middle School, Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students), Symonds Elementary School (299 students), and Fuller Elementary School (275 students). See the Keene School District district page for the complete list.