Enrollment
299
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keene, NH
Symonds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Symonds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330405000206
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Symonds Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Symonds Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Symonds Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Keene School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330405000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Symonds Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Symonds Elementary School
Symonds Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, enrolling 299 students.
At 10.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.1% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 299 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.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Fuller Elementary School (275 students): Symonds Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.7:1 vs 10.2:1).
Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students) and Keene Middle School (626 students) alongside Symonds 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 Symonds Elementary School compares
Symonds 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 7% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 85.6%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Symonds 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 Symonds 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 Symonds 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 |
| Fuller 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 Symonds 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
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Keene
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~299 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Symonds Elementary School
How many students attend Symonds Elementary School?
Symonds Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keene, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Symonds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Symonds Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 5% 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 Symonds Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Symonds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Symonds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Symonds Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Symonds Elementary School?
Symonds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Symonds Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Symonds Elementary School ranks #1 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 Symonds Elementary School a good school?
Symonds Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Symonds Elementary School, Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students), Keene Middle School (626 students), and Fuller Elementary School (275 students). See the Keene School District district page for the complete list.
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