- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keokuk, IA
George Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191563000936
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Keokuk · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Keokuk, IA.
School address
District: Keokuk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191563000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
George Washington Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 191563000936 · Keokuk, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 25.2:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Keokuk High School (583 students)
George Washington Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keokuk High Sc
Keokuk High School
583 students
- This school
George Washington Elementary School
454 students
- Keokuk Middle
Keokuk Middle School
381 students
- Hawthorne Elem 222
Hawthorne Elementary School
222 students
- Torrence Eleme 80
Torrence Elementary
80 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 70% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, George Washington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keokuk Comm School District reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keokuk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrence Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Keokuk
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keokuk, IA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 25.2:1, which is 70% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary School?
63.7% of students at George Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Keokuk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Elementary School rank among public schools in Keokuk?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Keokuk, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Keokuk on the city page.
What other schools are in Keokuk Comm School District?
Besides George Washington Elementary School, Keokuk Comm School District also operates Keokuk High School (583 students), Keokuk Middle School (381 students), and Hawthorne Elementary School (222 students). See the Keokuk Comm School District district page for the complete list.