Enrollment
583
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Keokuk, IA
Keokuk High School
Federal NCES profile for Keokuk High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191563000932
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keokuk High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Keokuk · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Keokuk High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keokuk High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Keokuk, IA.
School address
District: Keokuk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191563000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keokuk High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keokuk High School
Keokuk High School is a higher-need, large high school in Keokuk, Iowa, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% 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.
Keokuk Comm School District also operates George Washington Elementary School (454 students) and Keokuk Middle School (381 students) alongside Keokuk High 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 Keokuk High School compares
Keokuk High 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 82.5%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Keokuk High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keokuk Comm School District, which includes Keokuk High 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 Keokuk High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keokuk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrence Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keokuk High 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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high 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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Keokuk High School
How many students attend Keokuk High School?
Keokuk High School has 583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keokuk, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keokuk High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keokuk High School is 16.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keokuk High School?
50.7% of students at Keokuk High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keokuk High School?
The largest demographic group at Keokuk High School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Keokuk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keokuk High School?
Keokuk High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keokuk High School rank among public schools in Keokuk?
By Resource Investment Index, Keokuk High School ranks #4 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 Keokuk High School a good school?
Keokuk High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Keokuk High School, Keokuk Comm School District also operates George Washington Elementary School (454 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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