Keokuk Middle School in Keokuk, IA

At a glance

Reported students

381

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.29

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa middle enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

381

Keokuk Middle School: 381 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

14.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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: 420
Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Keokuk Middle School

Keokuk Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Keokuk. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Keokuk Comm School District. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.

Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 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 (85.3%) and multiracial (8.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. 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 Keokuk Middle School

1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.29 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 0.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 21.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.9
Nurses (FTE): 0.8
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

White85.3%
Hispanic2.9%
Black3.1%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.1%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hawthorne Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–05

454 reported students

George Washington Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–01

222 reported students

Keokuk High School

High · Grades 09–12

583 reported students

Torrence Elementary

Other · Grades PK–PK

80 reported students

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Public schools near Keokuk Middle 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	0.1 mi
Torrence Elementary Other · Keokuk Comm School District	PK–PK	80	0.2 mi
Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Keokuk Comm School District	02–05	454	0.6 mi
George Washington Elementary School Elementary · Keokuk Comm School District	KG–01	222	0.9 mi
Hamilton High School High · Hamilton CCSD 328	09–12	193	2.7 mi
Hamilton Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton CCSD 328	PK–08	384	3.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Keokuk Middle School

What grades does Keokuk Middle School serve?

Keokuk Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Keokuk Comm School District.

How many students attend Keokuk Middle School?

Keokuk Middle School reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Keokuk Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 381 students and 26.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Keokuk Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Keokuk Middle 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 Keokuk Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.3% 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 Keokuk Middle School in?

Keokuk Middle 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 Keokuk Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keokuk High School (0.1 mi), Torrence Elementary (0.2 mi), Hawthorne Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.