Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Franklin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Keene Middle School High : Keene High School

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:
163^rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,972

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Keene Middle School
High:	Keene High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

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...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 9.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Keene School District. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Keene School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keene School District 109^th 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
2006	45.19	139^th	238	41.6%
2007	62.49	94^th	237	60.3%
2008	48.97	136^th	236	42.4%
2009	61.28	98^th	240	59.2%
2010	35.49	177^th	242	26.9%
2011	41.43	158^th	237	33.3%
2012	31.48	189^th	241	21.6%
2013	48.95	146^th	241	39.4%
2014	46.67	149^th	242	38.4%
2015	21.52	176^th	206	14.6%
2016	32.01	187^th	244	23.4%
2017	34.52	158^th	229	31.0%
2018	10.58	220^th	231	4.8%
2019	13.79	214^th	231	7.4%
2021	28.83	158^th	211	25.1%
2022	23.19	192^nd	233	17.6%
2023	41.53	148^th	237	37.6%
2024	33.96	163^rd	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
2018	15.29	172^nd	190	9.5%
2019	19.63	171^st	192	10.9%
2021	31.96	117^th	160	26.9%
2022	35.11	130^th	187	30.5%
2023	33.30	138^th	193	28.5%
2024	38.23	129^th	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
2018	12.78	180^th	195	7.7%
2019	10.93	184^th	195	5.6%
2022	19.67	170^th	194	12.4%
2023	48.49	107^th	199	46.2%
2024	30.62	150^th	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
2018	7.29	223^rd	227	1.8%
2019	8.77	222^nd	229	3.1%
2021	22.97	171^st	209	18.2%
2022	25.11	186^th	229	18.8%
2023	44.83	134^th	233	42.5%
2024	42.53	140^th	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.

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	Total
1991	305	2	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	319
1992	326	5	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1993	320	3	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
1994	295	3	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	306
1995	292	7	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	315
1996	292	7	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	315
1997	293	7	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	312
1998	295	9	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	315
1999	283	8	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	310
2000	259	8	18	5	1	n/a	n/a	291
2001	251	11	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	282
2002	229	8	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	256
2003	229	8	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	256
2004	231	8	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	259
2005	233	1	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	250
2006	197	4	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	217
2007	179	4	17	0	1	n/a	n/a	201
2008	162	10	13	3	1	n/a	n/a	189
2009	167	6	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	190
2010	174	8	21	5	2	0	0	210
2011	168	8	19	6	2	0	6	209
2012	161	7	17	8	2	0	6	201
2013	157	4	14	6	5	0	8	194
2014	160	3	16	10	7	0	11	207
2015	172	1	14	14	8	1	8	218
2016	182	0	17	18	5	1	12	235
2017	187	2	15	16	4	2	15	241
2018	195	2	13	18	4	3	12	247
2019	190	1	17	17	4	4	16	249
2020	184	0	13	21	5	4	14	241
2021	164	3	7	11	1	3	10	199
2022	167	1	10	17	0	3	12	210
2023	167	2	11	17	0	3	12	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary School

Year	Total 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 214^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 148^th 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)	44	53	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)	49	62	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary School)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Keene School District)	44	51	7%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	28	32	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)	46	47	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary School)	37	39	2%
4th Grade Reading (Keene School District)	53	50	3%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	15	47	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)	34	32	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary School)	35	41	6%
5th Grade Reading (Keene School District)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary School)	15	34	19%
5th Grade Science (Keene School District)	29	30	1%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	28	45	17%
All Grades Mathematics (Keene School District)	42	31	11%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Franklin Elementary School)	38	43	5%
All Grades Reading (Keene School District)	53	46	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Franklin Elementary School)	15	34	19%
All Grades Science (Keene School District)	36	28	8%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	249	212	14.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	17	11	35.3%
Hispanic	17	17
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	190	167	12.1%
Two or More Races	16	12	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.9%	58.5%	5.4%

Schools Near Franklin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	217 Washington St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-1712	212	21	9.9	58.5%	167 (78.8%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (8.0%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.7%)	34	163^rd of 234 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.5	148^th of 237 public elementary schools	37.6%	15	33.0	38.0	43.0				38.0	32.0	52.0	43.0				42.0	36.0		36.0	$19,972
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	K-8	98 South Lincoln Street	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Gathering Waters Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 733-8701	220	23	9.7	14.1%	196 (89.1%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Fuller Elementary School	Public	K-5	422 Elm St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-1245	310	27	11.4	32.9%	276 (89.0%)	5 (1.6%)	16 (5.2%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	52.6	113^th of 234 public elementary schools	51.7%		44.8	137^th of 237 public elementary schools	42.2%	24	67.0	57.0	17.0				45.0	63.0	56.0	55.0				58.0	26.0		26.0	$18,710
Wheelock Elementary School	Public	K-5	24 Adams St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-2244	194	20	9.5	52.1%	161 (83.0%)	2 (1.0%)	12 (6.2%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.2%)	35.6	160^th of 234 public elementary schools	31.6%		26.8	183^rd of 237 public elementary schools	22.8%	23	48.0	52.0	28.0				41.0	55.0	43.0	29.0				41.0	25.0		25.0	$18,878
Symonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	79 Park Ave.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-3405	308	28	11.0	26.6%	262 (85.1%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.9%)	8 (2.6%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.5%)	68.6	62^nd of 234 public elementary schools	73.5%		70	59^th of 237 public elementary schools	75.1%	3	61.0	79.0	43.0				61.0	61.0	72.0	65.0				66.0	30.0		30.0	$19,595
Marlborough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	41 Fitch Court	Marlborough	03455	Cheshire County	Marlborough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 876-4465	154	17	9.3	43.5%	145 (94.2%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	32.6	169^th of 234 public elementary schools	27.8%		26.5	184^th of 237 public elementary schools	22.4%	15	53.0	55.0	11.0	18.0	41.0	58.0	36.0	40.0	55.0	53.0	35.0	47.0	58.0	47.0	21.0	25.0	23.0	$22,127
Mt. Caesar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	585 Old Homstead Hwy.	Swanzey	03446	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-4797	274	20	13.6	23.4%	260 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)																		$21,795
Cutler Elementary School	Public	3-6	31 S. Winchester St.	Swanzey	03446	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-3383	289	21	13.8	32.2%	273 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	32.7	168^th of 234 public elementary schools	28.2%		29	178^th of 237 public elementary schools	24.9%	10	53.0	38.0	27.0	33.0			39.0	49.0	40.0	46.0	42.0			44.0	28.0		28.0	$20,116
Surry Village Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	449 Route 12A	Surry	03431	Cheshire County	Surry Village Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 357-9700	94	9	11.0	29.8%	83 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	80.7	34^th of 234 public elementary schools	85.5%		59.2	87^th of 237 public elementary schools	63.3%	53			64.0	42.0			49.0			73.0	75.0			59.0	64.0		71.0
Wells Memorial School	Public	K-6	235 Chesham Rd.	Harrisville	03450	Cheshire County	Harrisville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 827-3272	55	5	10.1	14.5%	47 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)								(n/a)							36.0							48.0				$23,429

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