Enrollment
222
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keokuk, IA
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191563000930
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Keokuk · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Keokuk, IA.
School address
District: Keokuk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191563000930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Keokuk, Iowa, enrolling 222 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.7:1, Hawthorne Elementary School is leaner than roughly 99% of Iowa schools and 61% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 65.5% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 George Washington Elementary School (454 students): Hawthorne Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.7:1 vs 25.2:1).
Keokuk Comm School District also operates Keokuk High School (583 students) and George Washington Elementary School (454 students) alongside Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Hawthorne 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 61% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 80% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 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 76.1%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Hawthorne Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keokuk Comm School District, which includes Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keokuk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Torrence Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne 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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~222 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keokuk, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 5.7:1, which is 61% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Keokuk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hawthorne Elementary School rank among public schools in Keokuk?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #1 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 Hawthorne Elementary School a good school?
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, Keokuk Comm School District also operates Keokuk High School (583 students), George Washington Elementary School (454 students), and Keokuk Middle School (381 students). See the Keokuk Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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