At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
George Washington Elementary School: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–01 in Keokuk. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Keokuk Comm School District. NCES reports 222 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.1%) and multiracial (15.3%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking George Washington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.1%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Keokuk Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
454 reported students
Torrence Elementary
Other · Grades PK–PK
80 reported students
Keokuk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Keokuk High School
High · Grades 09–12
583 reported students
Public schools near George Washington Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrence Elementary Other · Keokuk Comm School District | PK–PK | 80 | 0.7 mi |
| Keokuk Middle School Middle · Keokuk Comm School District | 06–08 | 381 | 0.9 mi |
| Keokuk High School High · Keokuk Comm School District | 09–12 | 583 | 1 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Keokuk Comm School District | 02–05 | 454 | 1.5 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton CCSD 328 | PK–08 | 384 | 2.8 mi |
| Warsaw Elem School Elementary · Warsaw CUSD 316 | PK–06 | 213 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary School
What grades does George Washington Elementary School serve?
George Washington Elementary School reports grades KG–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Keokuk Comm School District.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 222 students and 22.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Keokuk Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Washington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Washington Elementary School in?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Keokuk Comm School District, based in Keokuk, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Torrence Elementary (0.7 mi), Keokuk Middle School (0.9 mi), Keokuk High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.