- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keene, NH
Wheelock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheelock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330405000207
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheelock Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheelock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelock Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Keene School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330405000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wheelock Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 330405000207 · Keene, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 9.6:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Keene High School (1,288 students)
Wheelock Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Wheelock 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
- Symonds Elemen 299
Symonds Elementary School
299 students
- Fuller Element 275
Fuller Elementary School
275 students
- Franklin Eleme 234
Franklin Elementary School
234 students
- This school 192
Wheelock Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Wheelock Elementary School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheelock Elementary School compares
Wheelock 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 108% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
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 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Wheelock 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 Wheelock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keene Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Symonds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fuller Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheelock 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
- 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
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
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheelock Elementary School
How many students attend Wheelock Elementary School?
Wheelock Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keene, NH. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 15% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% 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 Wheelock Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Wheelock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheelock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheelock Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheelock Elementary School?
Wheelock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wheelock Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelock Elementary School ranks #3 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 Wheelock Elementary School, Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students), Keene Middle School (626 students), and Symonds Elementary School (299 students). See the Keene School District district page for the complete list.