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Franklin Elementary School

Summary:

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Keene, New Hampshire, serving 212 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Keene School District, which is ranked 109 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (78.77%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in the New Hampshire SAS assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (38%), reading (42%), and science (36%) were all below the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Hampshire elementary schools, with a ranking of 163 out of 234 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Keene School District, Franklin Elementary School generally underperforms academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Fuller Elementary School and Symonds Elementary School had significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and reading compared to Franklin Elementary School. Additionally, the nearby Gathering Waters Charter School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 217 Washington St.
       Keene, NH  03431-3110

(603) 352-1712

District: Keene School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,972 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Keene Middle School
High:    Keene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Keene School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Keene School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 9.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Keene School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $19,972, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Keene School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary School 163rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Keene School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keene School District 109th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.19 139th 238 41.6%
2007 62.49 94th 237 60.3%
2008 48.97 136th 236 42.4%
2009 61.28 98th 240 59.2%
2010 35.49 177th 242 26.9%
2011 41.43 158th 237 33.3%
2012 31.48 189th 241 21.6%
2013 48.95 146th 241 39.4%
2014 46.67 149th 242 38.4%
2015 21.52 176th 206 14.6%
2016 32.01 187th 244 23.4%
2017 34.52 158th 229 31.0%
2018 10.58 220th 231 4.8%
2019 13.79 214th 231 7.4%
2021 28.83 158th 211 25.1%
2022 23.19 192nd 233 17.6%
2023 41.53 148th 237 37.6%
2024 33.96 163rd 234 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.29 172nd 190 9.5%
2019 19.63 171st 192 10.9%
2021 31.96 117th 160 26.9%
2022 35.11 130th 187 30.5%
2023 33.30 138th 193 28.5%
2024 38.23 129th 187 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.78 180th 195 7.7%
2019 10.93 184th 195 5.6%
2022 19.67 170th 194 12.4%
2023 48.49 107th 199 46.2%
2024 30.62 150th 193 22.3%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.29 223rd 227 1.8%
2019 8.77 222nd 229 3.1%
2021 22.97 171st 209 18.2%
2022 25.11 186th 229 18.8%
2023 44.83 134th 233 42.5%
2024 42.53 140th 228 38.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 305 2 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 326 5 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 320 3 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 295 3 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 292 7 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 292 7 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 293 7 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 295 9 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 283 8 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 259 8 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 251 11 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 229 8 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2003 229 8 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2004 231 8 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 233 1 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 197 4 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2007 179 4 17 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2008 162 10 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2009 167 6 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2010 174 8 21 5 2 0 0 0 210
2011 168 8 19 6 2 0 6 0 209
2012 161 7 17 8 2 0 6 0 201
2013 157 4 14 6 5 0 8 0 194
2014 160 3 16 10 7 0 11 0 207
2015 172 1 14 14 8 1 8 0 218
2016 182 0 17 18 5 1 12 0 235
2017 187 2 15 16 4 2 15 0 241
2018 195 2 13 18 4 3 12 0 247
2019 190 1 17 17 4 4 16 0 249
2020 184 0 13 21 5 4 14 0 241
2021 164 3 7 11 1 3 10 0 199
2022 167 1 10 17 0 3 12 0 210
2023 167 2 11 17 0 3 12 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 319 22.2 14.3 21
1992 343 22.4 15.3 25.9
1993 333 21.6 15.4 29.7
1994 306 21.5 14.2 7.2
1995 315 20.7 15.2 32.4
1996 315 20.7 15.2 32.4
1997 312 21.2 14.7 37.2
1998 315 21.2 14.9 30.2
1999 310 21.6 14.4 29
2000 291 24.7 11.8 41.2
2001 282 23.2 12.2 43.6
2002 256 21.5 11.9 39.1
2003 256 21.5 11.9 39.1
2004 259 22.0 11.8 36.7
2005 250 20.6 12.1 30.8
2006 217 21.6 10.0 33.2
2007 201 19.7 10.2 30.8
2008 189 18.4 10.3 36.5
2009 190 20.1 9.5 45.3
2010 210 18.8 11.1 45.2
2011 209 20.0 10.4 54.1
2012 201 21.0 9.5 58.2
2013 194 20.9 9.2 60.8
2014 207 20.5 10.0 60.9
2015 218 21.0 10.3 67.9
2016 235 21.0 11.1 64.7
2017 241 20.6 11.6 65.1
2018 247 22.6 10.9 59.5
2019 249 21.7 11.4 63.9
2020 241 21.9 11.0 61.4
2021 199 21.4 9.2 52.3
2022 210 21.4 9.8 56.7
2023 212 21.4 9.9 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 319 22.2 14.3 21
1992 343 22.4 15.3 25.9
1993 333 21.6 15.4 29.7
1994 306 21.5 14.2 7.2
1995 315 20.7 15.2 32.4
1996 315 20.7 15.2 32.4
1997 312 21.2 14.7 37.2
1998 315 21.2 14.9 30.2
1999 310 21.6 14.4 29
2000 291 24.7 11.8 41.2
2001 282 23.2 12.2 43.6
2002 256 21.5 11.9 39.1
2003 256 21.5 11.9 39.1
2004 259 22.0 11.8 36.7
2005 250 20.6 12.1 30.8
2006 217 21.6 10.0 33.2
2007 201 19.7 10.2 30.8
2008 189 18.4 10.3 36.5
2009 190 20.1 9.5 45.3
2010 210 18.8 11.1 45.2
2011 209 20.0 10.4 54.1
2012 201 21.0 9.5 58.2
2013 194 20.9 9.2 60.8
2014 207 20.5 10.0 60.9
2015 218 21.0 10.3 67.9
2016 235 21.0 11.1 64.7
2017 241 20.6 11.6 65.1
2018 247 22.6 10.9 59.5
2019 249 21.7 11.4 63.9
2020 241 21.9 11.0 61.4
2021 199 21.4 9.2 52.3
2022 210 21.4 9.8 56.7
2023 212 21.4 9.9 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,972

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 148th of 237 Elementary schools
 30.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)4453
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)4962
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary School)4450
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Keene School District)4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)2832
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary School)3739
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Keene School District)5350
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)1547
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)3432
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary School)3541
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Keene School District)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary School)1534
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Keene School District)2930
 1%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)2845
 17%
   All Grades Mathematics (Keene School District)4231
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Franklin Elementary School)3843
 5%
   All Grades Reading (Keene School District)5346
 7%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Franklin Elementary School)1534
 19%
   All Grades Science (Keene School District)3628
 8%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249212
 14.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White190167
 12.1%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%58.5%
 5.4%

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Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keene Middle School
High : Keene High School

Franklin Elementary School ranks 163rd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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