Torrence Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Torrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Torrence Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
85 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Torrence Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
1%
12%

Black
6%
7%

White
80%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Torrence Elementary School?
85 students attend Torrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Torrence Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrence Elementary School?
Torrence Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Torrence Elementary School offer ?
Torrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Torrence Elementary School part of?
Torrence Elementary School is part of Keokuk Comm School District.
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