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#435 of 480 schools in NH

Wheelock Elementary School

Elementary School · Keene School District · Keene, NH

A Keene School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

24 Adams St., Keene, NH 03431

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$20,067
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Wheelock Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wheelock 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 71Very 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–110.3 mi228Compare →
Gathering Waters Charter School (e)Charter · enrollment unverified3.4K–80.6 mi216Compare →
Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.9 mi215Compare →
Fuller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.5 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

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
#6 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

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

About Wheelock Elementary School

Wheelock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keene, NH, part of Keene School District, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wheelock Elementary School

What grades does Wheelock Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Wheelock Elementary School?

Wheelock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Elementary School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wheelock Elementary School rank in NH?

Wheelock Elementary School ranks #435 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Wheelock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wheelock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Wheelock Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheelock Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wheelock Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wheelock Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

51.5% of students at Wheelock 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
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cheshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
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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