- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191563000930 · Keokuk, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 5.7:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Keokuk High School (583 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keokuk High Sc
Keokuk High School
583 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
454 students
- Keokuk Middle
Keokuk Middle School
381 students
- This school 222
Hawthorne Elementary School
222 students
- Torrence Eleme 80
Torrence Elementary
80 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Hawthorne 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~222 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.