Franklin Elementary School vs Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Keene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Keene · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Keene, New Hampshire | Gathering Waters Charter School (E) Keene, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #243 of 254 | #29 of 254 |
| National rank | #33782 of 50,301 | #1975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 234 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Keene | Keene |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gathering Waters Charter School (E) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 37.3).
- •Gathering Waters Charter School (E) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 61.1%).
- •Gathering Waters Charter School (E) does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.7).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 219.
- •Franklin Elementary School is a public school while Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elementary School better than Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
On the Success Index (US), Gathering Waters Charter School (E) ranks higher (86.1 vs 37.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Elementary School and Gathering Waters Charter School (E)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Keene and Keene in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 234. Gathering Waters Charter School (E): 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Gathering Waters Charter School (E) rank in New Hampshire?
Franklin Elementary School is 243rd of 254 and Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is 29th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).