Wheelock Elementary School

www.wheelock.keene.k12.nh.us

194 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wheelock Elementary School, located at 24 Adams St. in Keene, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Keene School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the local community. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while aiming to promote social-emotional growth, encouraging students to become curious, responsible, and lifelong learners.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often integrating community involvement and collaborative teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing its local resources and maintaining strong communication with families, Wheelock Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Further information regarding their specific curriculum, extracurricular offerings, and school policies can be found on their official website.

194

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheelock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
161 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (6.2 %)
Two or More
12 (6.2 %)
American Indian
4 (2.1 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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)352-2244
Website:	http://www.wheelock.keene.k12.nh.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 27

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 35