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#646 of 1,280 schools in IA
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
Elementary School · Van Buren County Comm School District · Keosauqua, IA
An elementary school in Keosauqua, IA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1313 1st Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565
- Math 74% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average373/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$60,650
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Van Buren County Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County Community School District Harmony CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 175 | 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.
Van Buren County Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center is listed in Van Buren County Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center is a public elementary school in Keosauqua, IA, part of Van Buren County Comm School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
What grades does Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center serve?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center rank in IA?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center ranks #646 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center a charter school?
No, Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center a Title I school?
No, Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center?
54.4% of students at Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (641) 936-4321
- Area population (ZIP 52565)
- 1,868
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 52565; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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