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Keokuk Community School District

500 N 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Keokuk Community 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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,763 students in Keokuk Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Keokuk Community 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 Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,763 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Keokuk Community 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#292 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
63%
68%
61%
70%
60%
63%
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
82%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,535 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,755
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,535
$16,042

Best Keokuk Community School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Gr: 4-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Gr: K-3 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Keokuk High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Keokuk Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Keokuk Community School District?
Keokuk Community School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,763 students.
What is the rank of Keokuk Community School District?
Keokuk Community School District is ranked #291 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 Community School District?
82% of Keokuk Community School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keokuk Community School District?
Keokuk Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Keokuk Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,535 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,763 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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