Keystone Elementary School

Benton Comm School District
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
207 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Keystone Elementary School is a public primary school located in Keystone, Iowa, and is part of the Benton Community School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining a small-town atmosphere that encourages personalized attention and close collaboration between students, teachers, and families.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Benton Community School District, which emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development. Through their official website, the district provides resources for parents, including information on school activities, administrative policies, and student support services. Keystone Elementary plays a vital role in the community by fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and preparing its students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the Benton system.
207
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (86.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Benton Comm School District
Phone: (319)442-3221
Website: http://www.benton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 58
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 46
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Longfellow Elementary School
Belle Plaine Comm School District
286 Students
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th