Enrollment
80
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Torrence Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Torrence Elementary
Torrence Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Keokuk, Iowa, enrolling 80 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 80% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Iowa schools, with 80 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #46, 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).
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 Keokuk High School (583 students) and George Washington Elementary School (454 students) alongside Torrence Elementary.
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 Torrence Elementary compares
Torrence Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 8.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keokuk Comm School District, which includes Torrence Elementary.
$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 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Torrence Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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