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Symonds Elementary School

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Symonds Elementary School ranks 40 th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Symonds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keene, New Hampshire, serving 303 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Keene School District and the state average across various subjects and grade levels.

Symonds Elementary School stands out for its exceptional performance in Mathematics, with 4th-grade students achieving 82% proficiency, significantly higher than the Keene School District and state averages. The school also performs well in Reading, with 4th-grade students achieving 71% proficiency, compared to 54% for the district and 53% for the state. This consistent academic excellence suggests that Symonds Elementary School has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed.

Compared to some nearby schools, such as Wheelock Elementary and Franklin Elementary, Symonds Elementary School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a more socioeconomically diverse student population. This diversity may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic diversity in schools can have positive impacts on student outcomes. Overall, Symonds Elementary School's consistent excellence and diverse student population make it a standout option for families in the Keene area.

299

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,595

Per pupil spending ?

24.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

79 Park Ave.
Keene, NH 03431-2399

(603) 352-3405

District: Keene School District

Students who attend Symonds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Keene Middle School
High:	Keene High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Asian:

4.7%

Hispanic:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Hampshire average (60% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of New Hampshire elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Keene School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg45%

New Hampshire avg45%

40^th of 224

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Keene School District

84^th of 158Keene School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	40 of 224	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	62 of 234	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.0	59 of 237	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	43 of 233	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	54.8	97 of 211	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.9	145 of 231	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.7	128 of 231	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	69.7	63 of 229	72.5%	★★★★☆
2016	61.5	89 of 244	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	83.0	19 of 206	90.8%	★★★★★
2014	73.9	42 of 242	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	81.5	27 of 241	88.8%	★★★★☆
2012	81.1	29 of 241	88.0%	★★★★☆
2011	83.4	21 of 237	91.1%	★★★★★
2010	93.9	1 of 242	99.6%	★★★★★
2009	49.7	138 of 240	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	70.4	57 of 236	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	59.3	104 of 237	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.4	117 of 238	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	38 of 182	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	57.0	75 of 187	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.3	88 of 193	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.3	59 of 187	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.9	81 of 160	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.0	120 of 192	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	121 of 190	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	71.1	43 of 186	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	31 of 193	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	33 of 199	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	29 of 194	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	59.0	59 of 168	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.2	109 of 195	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.7	89 of 195	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2018	36.7	33 of 52	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	76.8	38 of 223	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.3	57 of 228	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	63 of 233	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	56 of 229	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	56.5	89 of 209	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.9	130 of 229	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	128 of 227	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)79th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)77th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2018)37th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+25 vs state

Reading61%+6 vs state

Science53%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Symonds Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Symonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	79 Park Ave.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-3405	299	27	11.0	24.4%	256 (85.6%)	6 (2.0%)	13 (4.3%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	75.1	40^th of 224 public elementary schools	82.1%		68.6	62^nd of 234 public elementary schools	73.5%	22	67.0	82.0	50.0				67.0	50.0	71.0	64.0				61.0	53.0		53.0	$19,595
Fuller Elementary School	Public	K-5	422 Elm St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-1245	275	25	11.0	32.0%	237 (86.2%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.5%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	52.6	106^th of 224 public elementary schools	52.7%		52.6	113^th of 234 public elementary schools	51.7%	7	77.0	54.0	21.0				52.0	61.0	56.0	59.0				59.0	28.0		28.0	$18,710
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	217 Washington St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-1712	234	20	11.4	61.1%	186 (79.5%)	5 (2.1%)	26 (11.1%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	28	175^th of 224 public elementary schools	21.9%		34	163^rd of 234 public elementary schools	30.3%	12	47.0	35.0	23.0				35.0	50.0	33.0	51.0				45.0	28.0		28.0	$19,972
Wheelock Elementary School	Public	K-5	24 Adams St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-2244	192	22	8.5	54.7%	168 (87.5%)	3 (1.6%)	10 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	42.5	131^st of 224 public elementary schools	41.5%		35.6	160^th of 234 public elementary schools	31.6%	29	49.0	58.0	44.0				51.0	41.0	48.0	48.0				45.0	33.0		33.0	$18,878
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	K-8	98 South Lincoln Street	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Gathering Waters Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 733-8701	219	29	7.6	24.2%	190 (86.8%)	8 (3.7%)	4 (1.8%)	12 (5.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Mt. Caesar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	585 Old Homstead Hwy.	Swanzey	03446	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-4797	268	23	11.7	36.9%	245 (91.4%)	5 (1.9%)	9 (3.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)																		$21,795
Cutler Elementary School	Public	3-6	31 S. Winchester St.	Swanzey	03446	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-3383	316	23	13.6	31.3%	303 (95.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	34.5	153^rd of 224 public elementary schools	31.7%		32.7	168^th of 234 public elementary schools	28.2%	15	63.0	36.0	28.0	41.0			42.0	48.0	36.0	46.0	49.0			44.0	26.0		26.0	$20,116
Marlborough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	41 Fitch Court	Marlborough	03455	Cheshire County	Marlborough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 876-4465	164	15	11.2	42.7%	151 (92.1%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	13.5	204^th of 224 public elementary schools	8.9%		32.6	169^th of 234 public elementary schools	27.8%	35	32.0	31.0		18.0	24.0	17.0	26.0	32.0	25.0		38.0	47.0	31.0	34.0		28.0	18.0	$22,127
Surry Village Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	449 Route 12A	Surry	03431	Cheshire County	Surry Village Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 357-9700	79	7	11.2	27.8%	67 (84.8%)	1 (1.3%)	5 (6.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)							45.0							65.0			43.0
Westmoreland School	Public	K-8	40 Glebe Rd.	Westmoreland	03467	Cheshire County	Westmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 399-4421	125	14	9.0	20.0%	116 (92.8%)	3 (2.4%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	61.3	81^st of 224 public elementary schools	63.8%		39.5	149^th of 234 public elementary schools	36.3%	68	73.0	54.0		29.0	50.0	35.0	44.0	55.0	54.0		71.0	83.0	76.0	68.0		56.0	45.0	$18,223

Frequently Asked Questions about Symonds Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Symonds Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Symonds Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keene Middle School
High : Keene High School

How many students attend Symonds Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 299 students attended Symonds Elementary School.

What district is Symonds Elementary School in?

Keene School District

Is Symonds Elementary School a good school?

Symonds Elementary School ranks 40^th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Symonds Elementary School?

Students at Symonds Elementary School are 86% White, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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