Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wheelock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheelock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wheelock Elementary School's student population of 194 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Wheelock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheelock Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
84%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheelock Elementary School's ranking?
Wheelock Elementary School is ranked #395 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Wheelock Elementary School often compared to?
Wheelock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlborough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Wheelock Elementary School?
194 students attend Wheelock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wheelock Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheelock Elementary School?
Wheelock Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheelock Elementary School offer ?
Wheelock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheelock Elementary School part of?
Wheelock Elementary School is part of Keene School District.
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