Gathering Waters Charter School (E) vs Symonds Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Keene · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students
Symonds Elementary School
Keene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Gathering Waters Charter School (E) Keene, New Hampshire | Symonds Elementary School Keene, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 254 | #148 of 254 |
| National rank | #1975 of 50,301 | #12168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 219 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| 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 68.8).
- •Gathering Waters Charter School (E) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 24.4%).
- •Gathering Waters Charter School (E) does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.1).
- •Symonds Elementary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 219.
- •Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is a charter school while Symonds Elementary School is a public 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 Gathering Waters Charter School (E) better than Symonds Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gathering Waters Charter School (E) ranks higher (86.1 vs 68.8 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 Gathering Waters Charter School (E) and Symonds Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Keene and Keene in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gathering Waters Charter School (E): 219. Symonds Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gathering Waters Charter School (E) and Symonds Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Gathering Waters Charter School (E) is 29th of 254 and Symonds Elementary School is 148th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).