Enrollment
381
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keokuk, IA
Keokuk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Keokuk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191563000933
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keokuk Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Keokuk · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Keokuk Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keokuk Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Keokuk, IA.
School address
District: Keokuk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191563000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keokuk Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keokuk Middle School
Keokuk Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Keokuk, Iowa, enrolling 381 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 58.4% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 381 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Keokuk Comm School District also operates Keokuk High School (583 students) and George Washington Elementary School (454 students) alongside Keokuk Middle 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 Middle School compares
Keokuk Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Iowa - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 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 85.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Keokuk Middle School is less mixed than 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 Keokuk Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrence Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keokuk Middle 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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Keokuk Middle School
How many students attend Keokuk Middle School?
Keokuk Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keokuk, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keokuk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keokuk Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Keokuk Middle School?
58.4% of students at Keokuk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keokuk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Keokuk Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Keokuk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keokuk Middle School?
Keokuk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Keokuk Middle School rank among public schools in Keokuk?
By Resource Investment Index, Keokuk Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Keokuk Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Middle School, Keokuk Comm School District also operates Keokuk High School (583 students), George Washington Elementary School (454 students), and Hawthorne Elementary School (222 students). See the Keokuk Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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