Enrollment
192
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheelock Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheelock Elementary School
Wheelock Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 44.8% of students qualify for free meals, 108% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 192 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Symonds Elementary School (299 students): Wheelock Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 10.7:1).
Keene School District also operates Keene High School (1,288 students) and Keene Middle School (626 students) alongside Wheelock 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 Wheelock Elementary School compares
Wheelock 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,120
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keene School District, which includes Wheelock 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wheelock Elementary School a good school?
Wheelock Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. 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 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.
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