- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Symonds Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 330405000206 · Keene, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 10.7:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Keene High School (1,288 students)
Symonds Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Symonds Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keene High Sch
Keene High School
1,288 students
- Keene Middle S
Keene Middle School
626 students
- This school 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 Symonds Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Symonds Elementary School compares
Symonds Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$19,936
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
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.
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
District finance for Keene School District reports $19,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.