Serving 192 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 30-34% (which is lower than 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 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheelock Elementary School serves the southeast part of Keene, NH, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheelock Elementary School's student population of 192 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wheelock 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 Wheelock Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
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
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
87%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheelock Elementary School's ranking?
Wheelock Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 455 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?
30-34% 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 Wheelock Elementary School?
192 students attend Wheelock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wheelock Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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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