Below Average
#996 of 1,280 schools in IA
Keystone Elementary School
Elementary School · Benton Comm School District · Keystone, IA
A Benton Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
280 4th St, Keystone, IA 52249
- Math 81% vs IA 77% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 69% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keystone Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Keystone 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,500
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Benton Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Keystone Elementary School is listed in Benton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keystone Elementary School
Keystone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keystone, IA, part of Benton Comm School District, serving approximately 173 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keystone Elementary School
What grades does Keystone Elementary School serve?
Keystone Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Keystone Elementary School?
Keystone Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keystone Elementary School rank in IA?
Keystone Elementary School ranks #996 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Keystone Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Keystone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Keystone Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keystone Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Keystone Elementary School a charter school?
No, Keystone Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keystone Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Keystone Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keystone Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Keystone 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (319) 442-3221
- Area population (ZIP 52249)
- 1,106
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 52249; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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