- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keystone, IA
Keystone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Keystone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190483002227
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keystone Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 176
- students enrolled
Keystone Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190483002227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Keystone Elementary School shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 190483002227 · Keystone, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 13.5:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Community Senior High School (473 students)
Keystone Elementary School shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Keystone Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Senior High School
473 students
- Atkins Element
Atkins Elementary School
394 students
- Norway Element
Norway Elementary School
336 students
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Middle School
235 students
- This school 176
Keystone Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Keystone Elementary School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keystone Elementary School compares
Keystone Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Keystone Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton Comm School District reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keystone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Community Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keystone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keystone Elementary School
How many students attend Keystone Elementary School?
Keystone Elementary School has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keystone, IA. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Keystone Elementary School?
20.3% of students at Keystone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keystone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Keystone Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Keystone, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keystone Elementary School?
Keystone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Benton Comm School District?
Besides Keystone Elementary School, Benton Comm School District also operates Benton Community Senior High School (473 students), Atkins Elementary School (394 students), and Norway Elementary School (336 students). See the Benton Comm School District district page for the complete list.