George Washington Elementary School

(319)524-1953

www.keokukschools.org/george-washington-elementary-school/

251 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School is a public school located in Keokuk, Iowa, serving students within the Keokuk Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As part of the Keokuk school system, George Washington Elementary prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed about academic resources, school events, and district-wide policies. Through its dedication to excellence and local partnership, the school serves as a central hub for primary education in the Keokuk area.

251

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	5
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
217 (86.5 %)
Two or More
15 (6.0 %)
Black
12 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Keokuk Comm School District
Phone:	(319)524-1953
Website:	http://www.keokukschools.org/george-washington-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 116