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Wheelock Elementary School

Summary:

Wheelock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, serving 194 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.

Wheelock Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 82.99% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for mathematics, reading, and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 41% of Wheelock students were proficient or better in mathematics and reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. Additionally, Wheelock has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.06%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Symonds Elementary School (26.62%) and Fuller Elementary School (58.49%).

Wheelock Elementary School's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating. The school ranked 160 out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, down from a ranking of 47 out of 206 schools in the 2014-2015 school year. The school's performance is particularly low for male students and white students, ranking 144 and 152 out of their respective subgroups in the 2023-2024 school year. These factors, along with the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 students per teacher, suggest that the factors contributing to Wheelock's underperformance may be unique to the school or the local community and require further investigation and targeted interventions to address the root causes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 24 Adams St.
       Keene, NH  03431-4132

(603) 352-2244

District: Keene School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,878 Help


Students who attend Wheelock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Keene Middle School
High:    Keene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wheelock Elementary School ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 3rd 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 35.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wheelock Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Keene School District. Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheelock Elementary School is 9.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Keene School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheelock Elementary School is $18,878. 2 elementary schools in the Keene School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wheelock Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheelock Elementary School 160th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Wheelock 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 Wheelock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wheelock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.29 171st 238 28.2%
2007 66.41 81st 237 65.8%
2008 52.67 123rd 236 47.9%
2009 50.85 130th 240 45.8%
2010 78.63 34th 242 86.0%
2011 55.86 111th 237 53.2%
2012 66.86 71st 241 70.5%
2013 57.37 105th 241 56.4%
2014 55.56 106th 242 56.2%
2015 73.62 47th 206 77.2%
2016 56.80 105th 244 57.0%
2017 59.97 87th 229 62.0%
2018 60.28 88th 231 61.9%
2019 39.68 149th 231 35.5%
2021 14.15 195th 211 7.6%
2022 18.71 206th 233 11.6%
2023 26.85 183rd 237 22.8%
2024 35.57 160th 234 31.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wheelock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.45 84th 190 55.8%
2019 46.33 111th 192 42.2%
2021 32.84 114th 160 28.8%
2022 19.92 165th 187 11.8%
2023 17.51 171st 193 11.4%
2024 42.10 119th 187 36.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wheelock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.34 59th 195 69.7%
2019 36.46 131st 195 32.8%
2021 15.21 153rd 168 8.9%
2022 24.88 151st 194 22.2%
2023 36.52 138th 199 30.7%
2024 31.92 144th 193 25.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wheelock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.21 87th 227 61.7%
2019 34.94 162nd 229 29.3%
2021 16.45 187th 209 10.5%
2022 18.30 207th 229 9.6%
2023 28.33 177th 233 24.0%
2024 38.45 152nd 228 33.3%
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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 Wheelock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 307 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 303 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 284 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 237 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 236 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1999 223 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2000 219 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2001 192 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 169 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2003 169 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2004 164 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 216 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 213 2 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 178 5 7 3 2 n/a n/a 3 198
2008 217 6 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2009 220 5 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 218 12 13 4 3 0 0 0 250
2011 214 9 13 2 3 0 2 0 243
2012 203 5 9 2 3 0 4 0 226
2013 210 5 9 3 1 0 6 0 234
2014 199 4 11 4 5 0 11 0 234
2015 183 5 14 5 4 0 12 0 223
2016 155 1 5 3 2 0 10 0 176
2017 172 0 4 3 2 0 10 0 191
2018 172 0 2 8 4 1 15 0 202
2019 179 1 2 4 3 1 21 0 211
2020 170 0 1 7 4 1 9 0 192
2021 151 1 1 5 3 1 10 0 172
2022 171 0 2 8 4 1 12 0 198
2023 161 2 2 12 4 1 12 0 194

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 Wheelock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 308 18.2 16.9 13.3
1992 304 17.6 17.2 17.8
1993 287 19.5 14.7 19.2
1994 279 17.5 15.9 6.1
1995 235 18.1 13.0 17.4
1996 235 18.1 13.0 17.4
1997 240 18.2 13.2 22.5
1998 241 18.8 12.8 25.3
1999 224 17.3 12.9 20.1
2000 220 16.6 13.3 27.7
2001 193 16.4 11.8 33.2
2002 170 15.5 11.0 35.9
2003 170 15.5 11.0 35.9
2004 167 14.5 11.5 35.3
2005 222 15.7 14.1 26.1
2006 223 17.2 13.0 19.3
2007 198 15.3 12.9 19
2008 231 16.4 14.1 17.3
2009 239 15.4 15.5 32.6
2010 250 17.2 14.5 37.6
2011 243 19.3 12.5 42.4
2012 226 18.8 12.0 42.9
2013 234 20.9 11.1 40.2
2014 234 20.8 11.2 44
2015 223 20.0 11.1 48.9
2016 176 17.0 10.3 54.5
2017 191 18.6 10.2 52.9
2018 202 18.6 10.8 55.9
2019 211 19.7 10.7 57.8
2020 192 19.9 9.6 58.9
2021 172 19.4 8.8 45.3
2022 198 20.4 9.7 46
2023 194 20.4 9.5 52.1

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 Wheelock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 308 18.2 16.9 13.3
1992 304 17.6 17.2 17.8
1993 287 19.5 14.7 19.2
1994 279 17.5 15.9 6.1
1995 235 18.1 13.0 17.4
1996 235 18.1 13.0 17.4
1997 240 18.2 13.2 22.5
1998 241 18.8 12.8 25.3
1999 224 17.3 12.9 20.1
2000 220 16.6 13.3 27.7
2001 193 16.4 11.8 33.2
2002 170 15.5 11.0 35.9
2003 170 15.5 11.0 35.9
2004 167 14.5 11.5 35.3
2005 222 15.7 14.1 26.1
2006 223 17.2 13.0 19.3
2007 198 15.3 12.9 19
2008 231 16.4 14.1 17.3
2009 239 15.4 15.5 32.6
2010 250 17.2 14.5 37.6
2011 243 19.3 12.5 42.4
2012 226 18.8 12.0 42.9
2013 234 20.9 11.1 40.2
2014 234 20.8 11.2 44
2015 223 20.0 11.1 48.9
2016 176 17.0 10.3 54.5
2017 191 18.6 10.2 52.9
2018 202 18.6 10.8 55.9
2019 211 19.7 10.7 57.8
2020 192 19.9 9.6 58.9
2021 172 19.4 8.8 45.3
2022 198 20.4 9.7 46
2023 194 20.4 9.5 52.1

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 Wheelock Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,878

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheelock Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 183rd of 237 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary School)5557
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)4962
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Wheelock Elementary School)4843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Keene School District)4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary School)4435
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Wheelock Elementary School)6430
 34%
   4th Grade Reading (Keene School District)5350
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary School)2719
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)3432
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Wheelock Elementary School)5138
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Keene School District)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Wheelock Elementary School)3622
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Keene School District)2930
 1%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary School)4135
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Keene School District)4231
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Wheelock Elementary School)5536
 19%
   All Grades Reading (Keene School District)5346
 7%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Wheelock Elementary School)3622
 14%
   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 Students211194
 8.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian22
Hispanic412
 200%
Pacific Islander11
White179161
 10.1%
Two or More Races2112
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%52.1%
 5.8%

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

Middle : Keene Middle School
High : Keene High School

Students at Wheelock Elementary School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Wheelock Elementary School.

Wheelock Elementary School ranks 160th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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