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Keokuk Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,720 students in Keokuk Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Keokuk Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,720 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Keokuk Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,248 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$31 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,248
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Keokuk Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Gr: 2-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Gr: K-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Keokuk High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Keokuk Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keokuk Comm School District?
Keokuk Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,720 students.
What is the rank of Keokuk Comm School District?
Keokuk Comm School District is ranked #290 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk Comm School District?
82% of Keokuk Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keokuk Comm School District?
Keokuk Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Keokuk Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,248 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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