Needs Improvement
#451 of 480 schools in NH
Based on limited data
Gathering Waters Charter School (e)
Elementary School · Gathering Waters Charter School · Keene, NH
A charter elementary school in Keene, NH where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
98 South Lincoln Street, Keene, NH 03431
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Gathering Waters Charter School (e) score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gathering Waters Charter School (e) 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Wheelock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Fuller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Gathering Waters Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gathering Waters Charter School (e) is listed in Gathering Waters Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gathering Waters Charter School (e)
Gathering Waters Charter School (e) is a public elementary school in Keene, NH, part of Gathering Waters Charter School, serving approximately 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gathering Waters Charter School (e)
What grades does Gathering Waters Charter School (e) serve?
Gathering Waters Charter School (e) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gathering Waters Charter School (e)?
Gathering Waters Charter School (e) has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gathering Waters Charter School (e)?
The student-teacher ratio at Gathering Waters Charter School (e) is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gathering Waters Charter School (e) rank in NH?
Gathering Waters Charter School (e) ranks #451 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Gathering Waters Charter School (e)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Gathering Waters Charter School (e) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Gathering Waters Charter School (e)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gathering Waters Charter School (e) has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Gathering Waters Charter School (e) a charter school?
Yes, Gathering Waters Charter School (e) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gathering Waters Charter School (e) a Title I school?
No, Gathering Waters Charter School (e) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gathering Waters Charter School (e)?
22.2% of students at Gathering Waters Charter School (e) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (603) 733-8701
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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