Symonds Elementary School

sym.keeneschoolsnh.org/

308 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Symonds Elementary School, located in Keene, New Hampshire, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, providing education for students in grades K-5. As part of the Keene School District (SAU 29), the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and collaboration, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Symonds Elementary prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Keene community. The school environment typically features a variety of enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and programs that promote physical health and the arts. With a focus on the "whole child," Symonds strives to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible citizens and life-long learners.

308

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Symonds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
262 (85.1 %)
Two or More
17 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.6 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Keene School District
Phone:	(603)352-3405
Website:	http://sym.keeneschoolsnh.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57