Wheelock Elementary School
Tel:
(603)352-2244
- Wheelock Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
Wheelock Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wheelock Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wheelock Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wheelock Elementary School is 0.17, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #155 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 59% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 91% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Keene School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wheelock Elementary School is Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Keene Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Keene Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Keene Keene Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 672 students
0.5 miles
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603)357-9023 0.5 6-8 672 - Keene Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
0.5 miles
149 Emerald Sreet, #up-3
Keene, NH 03431
(603)283-0844 0.5 9-12 82 - Keene Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 241 students
0.9 miles
217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603)352-1712 0.9 K-5 241 - Keene Symonds Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
1.5 miles
79 Park Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603)352-3405 1.5 K-5 344 - Keene Fuller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 364 students
1.6 miles
422 Elm St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603)352-1245 1.6 K-5 364
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