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Keene School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
7
Schools
3,044
Students
$21,400
Per-Pupil Spend
+49% nat'l
32.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Keene School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 3,044 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,400 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Elementary SchoolKG–05212
Fuller Elementary SchoolKG–05310
Symonds Elementary SchoolKG–05308
Wheelock Elementary SchoolKG–05194
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Keene Middle School06–08627
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Keene High School09–121,291
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jonathan Daniels SchoolPK–PK102
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,400+49% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
65%
State
25.6%
Local (property tax)
65.5%
Federal
8.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,044
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,400 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Keene School District?
Keene School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,044 students.
What is the graduation rate for Keene School District?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Keene School District spend per student?
Keene School District spends $21,400 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Keene School District?
32% of students in Keene School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Keene School District?
No, Keene School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Keene School District serve?
Keene School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Keene School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Keene School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.