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#388 of 480 schools in NH

Franklin Elementary School

Elementary School · Keene School District · Keene, NH

A Keene School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

217 Washington St., Keene, NH 03431

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$20,067
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Franklin Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,370/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,196

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fuller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.6 mi284Compare →
Gathering Waters Charter School (e)Charter · enrollment unverified3.4K–80.6 mi216Compare →
St Joseph Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–110.8 mi228Compare →
Wheelock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–50.9 mi194Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Keene School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$20,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Elementary School is listed in Keene School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keene, NH, part of Keene School District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Elementary School

What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?

Franklin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Elementary School rank in NH?

Franklin Elementary School ranks #388 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Franklin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Franklin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Franklin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Franklin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elementary School?

60.0% of students at Franklin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cheshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 03431)
25,035
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03431; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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