Torrence Elementary

Keokuk Comm School District
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
91 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Torrence Elementary School, located at 1721 Fulton Street in Keokuk, Iowa, serves as a primary educational facility within the Keokuk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students while promoting personal growth and community engagement. By prioritizing essential literacy and numeracy skills, the staff works to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while encouraging a sense of belonging and school pride.

As part of the Keokuk public school system, Torrence Elementary benefits from the broader resources and curricular standards set by the district. The school maintains a commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop social-emotional skills alongside their academic studies. Parents and community members can stay informed about school news, calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Keokuk Community School District website at http://www.keokuk.k12.ia.us.
91
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
25.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (80.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (12.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)524-1402
Website: http://www.keokukschools.org/torrence-preschool/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 91
Gender Ratio