Franklin Elementary School

217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Franklin Elementary School serves the eastern part of Keene, NH, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1907
School Calendar

School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#321 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
2%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
82%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.2%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Symonds Elementary School, Fuller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
234 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Keene School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Franklin Elementary School serves the eastern part of Keene, NH, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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