- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keokuk, IA
Torrence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Torrence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191563002198
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrence Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Keokuk · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrence Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrence Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Keokuk, IA.
School address
District: Keokuk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191563002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Torrence Elementary shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 191563002198 · Keokuk, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 26.7:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Keokuk High School (583 students)
Torrence Elementary shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Torrence Elementary 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
- Hawthorne Elem 222
Hawthorne Elementary School
222 students
- This school 80
Torrence Elementary
80 students
What this shows Torrence Elementary reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torrence Elementary compares
Torrence Elementary 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 80% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Torrence Elementary is less 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 Torrence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keokuk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrence Elementary'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
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torrence Elementary
How many students attend Torrence Elementary?
Torrence Elementary has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keokuk, IA. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrence Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 80% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torrence Elementary?
51.6% of students at Torrence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Torrence Elementary is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Keokuk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrence Elementary?
Torrence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Torrence Elementary rank among public schools in Keokuk?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrence Elementary ranks #5 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 Torrence Elementary, 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.