At a glance
Reported students
454
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Hawthorne Elementary School: 454 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
12.2:1 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
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Keokuk. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Keokuk Comm School District. NCES reports 454 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to 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 (80.4%) and multiracial (9.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hawthorne Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.34 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
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White80.4%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
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
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.
George Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
222 reported students
Keokuk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Keokuk High School
High · Grades 09–12
583 reported students
Torrence Elementary
Other · Grades PK–PK
80 reported students
Public schools near Hawthorne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk High School High · Keokuk Comm School District | 09–12 | 583 | 0.5 mi |
| Keokuk Middle School Middle · Keokuk Comm School District | 06–08 | 381 | 0.6 mi |
| Torrence Elementary Other · Keokuk Comm School District | PK–PK | 80 | 0.9 mi |
| George Washington Elementary School Elementary · Keokuk Comm School District | KG–01 | 222 | 1.5 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton CCSD 328 | PK–08 | 384 | 3.9 mi |
| Warsaw Elem School Elementary · Warsaw CUSD 316 | PK–06 | 213 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School serve?
Hawthorne Elementary School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Keokuk Comm School District.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School reported 454 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 454 students and 37.34 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 Hawthorne Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.6% 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 Hawthorne Elementary School in?
Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keokuk High School (0.5 mi), Keokuk Middle School (0.6 mi), Torrence Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.