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Wheelock Elementary School

24 Adams St., Keene, NH 03431Keene School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
194
Students
Total enrolled
$21,400
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 49% vs nat'l
9.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 38% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 194 students in grades KG–05 in Keene, New Hampshire.
49% above average funding
District spends $21,400 per pupil, 49% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wheelock Elementary School is a small elementary in Keene, New Hampshire, serving grades KG–05 with 194 students. The district invests $21,400 per student — 49% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wheelock Elementary School

194
Total Students
9.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution105 male · 89 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 101 students
Student Composition
83%
Asian1%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330405000207

Academic Outcomes at Wheelock Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03431

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,400Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,400
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,416
Student Support$4,066
Administration$2,568
Operations$3,210
Other$2,140
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,400 spent per student, an estimated $9,480 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
65%
State government
25.6%
Local (property tax)
65.5%
Federal programs
8.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,400/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fuller Elementary SchoolSymonds Elementary SchoolFranklin Elementary School
↓
Middle
Keene Middle School
↓
High School
Keene High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyCheshire County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKeene School District →
Phone: (603)352-2244
NCES ID: 330405000207
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Keene seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Keene School District
High
Keene High School
1,291 students · 09–12
● 45 opp25% FRL
Mid
Keene Middle School
627 students · 06–08
● 45 opp36% FRL
Elem
Fuller Elementary School
310 students · KG–05
● 45 opp33% FRL
Elem
Symonds Elementary School
308 students · KG–05
● 45 opp27% FRL
Elem
Franklin Elementary School
212 students · KG–05
● 45 opp58% FRL
Other
Jonathan Daniels School
102 students · PK–PK
● 45 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
24 Adams St., Keene, NH 03431
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.