Enrollment
454
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Keokuk, Iowa, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 70% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 63.7% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Keokuk's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hawthorne Elementary School (222 students): George Washington Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.2:1 vs 5.7:1).
Keokuk Comm School District also operates Keokuk High School (583 students) and Keokuk Middle School (381 students) alongside George Washington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,885
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keokuk Comm School District, which includes George Washington Elementary School.
$12,885
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.5%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George Washington Elementary School a good school?
George Washington Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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