Below Average
#1027 of 1,280 schools in IA
George Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Keokuk Comm School District · Keokuk, IA
A Keokuk Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
116 N 8th, Keokuk, IA 52632
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where George Washington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keokuk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,547
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Keokuk Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Warsaw Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–9 | 3.8 mi | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Keokuk Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Elementary School is listed in Keokuk Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keokuk, IA, part of Keokuk Comm School District, serving approximately 258 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Elementary School
What grades does George Washington Elementary School serve?
George Washington Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Elementary School rank in IA?
George Washington Elementary School ranks #1,027 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is George Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, George Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elementary School?
63.2% of students at George Washington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (319) 524-1953
- Area population (ZIP 52632)
- 11,904
- Area average commute
- 14.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52632; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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