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Keota Elementary School

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Keota Elementary School ranks 268 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

268^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Keota Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 166 students in grades PK-6 in the Keota Community School District, which is ranked 180 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keota Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 85.7% of 3rd graders and 85.7% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 67.9% and 72.8%, respectively. In Mathematics, Keota Elementary School's proficiency rates are even more impressive, with 90.5% of 3rd graders and 76.2% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 75.8% and 71.8%. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.6% in 2023-2024 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Keota Elementary School outperforms most in test scores, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, Keota's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 90.5% is significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Pekin Elementary (84.2%), Lincoln Upper Elementary (63.4%), and Mid-Prairie West Elementary (80.9%). However, Keota Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate is on par with or higher than the nearby schools, which may be an area of concern.

165

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,321

Per pupil spending ?

37.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

505 N. Ellis Street
Keota, IA 52248

(641) 636-2323

District: Keota Community School District

Students who attend Keota Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Keota High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

4.8%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 18th percentile in 2023 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2025) from a 18th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Iowa median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Iowa avg72%

268^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

180^th of 313Keota Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	268 of 576	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.6	378 of 557	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.3	461 of 565	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.2	370 of 574	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.6	364 of 567	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.7	347 of 603	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.9	335 of 567	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.2	313 of 574	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	74.6	120 of 599	80.0%	★★★★☆
2015	73.2	144 of 616	76.6%	★★★★☆
2014	63.5	244 of 603	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.1	161 of 624	74.2%	★★★★☆
2012	53.8	348 of 626	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+7 vs state

Mathematics72%~ state avg

Science65%~ state avg

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Schools Near Keota Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Keota Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	505 N. Ellis Street	Keota	52248	Keokuk County	Keota Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 636-2323	165	15	11.2	37.6%	156 (94.5%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	268^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.5%		42.6	378^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.1%	110	85.7	72.2	73.1	85.7	90.5	44.4	73.1	76.2	65.4	$14,321	$1,223	$13,097
Mid-Prairie West Elementary School	Public	3-4	800 6th Ave	Wellman	52356	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 646-2984	330	21	15.5	19.1%	289 (87.6%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	61.3	252^nd of 576 public elementary schools	56.3%		46.6	351^st of 557 public elementary schools	37.0%	99	71.8	75.9			80.9	80.4				$11,611	$953	$10,658
English Valleys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 S College St	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 664-3638	183	15	11.9	41.5%	166 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	51.9	317^th of 576 public elementary schools	45.0%		48.9	344^th of 557 public elementary schools	38.2%	27	68.2	78.1	78.3		77.3	75.0	60.9		60.9	$16,040	$854	$15,186
Sigourney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	509 S Jefferson St	Sigourney	52591	Keokuk County	Sigourney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 622-2350	318	21	15.4	41.5%	291 (91.5%)	5 (1.6%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	56.4	282^nd of 576 public elementary schools	51.0%		44.5	367^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.1%	85	86.0	67.6	52.3	63.4	88.4	78.4	75.0	85.4	72.7	$12,791	$666	$12,124
Stewart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	821 N 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3244	457	35	12.8	34.8%	323 (70.7%)	6 (1.3%)	99 (21.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$15,272	$894	$14,379
Lincoln Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	606 S 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3691	344	28	12.5	40.4%	240 (69.8%)	7 (2.0%)	79 (23.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	35.4	432^nd of 576 public elementary schools	25.0%		38.8	396^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.9%	36	54.5	70.3	65.0		63.4	65.9	72.5		62.5	$13,084	$1,773	$11,310
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School	Public	K-2	702 6th St	Kalona	52247	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 656-2243	255	21	12.3	22.4%	229 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)										$13,475	$1,353	$12,122
Pekin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1062 Birch Ave	Packwood	52580	Jefferson County	Pekin Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 661-2351	308	23	13.1	45.1%	282 (91.6%)	4 (1.3%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	43	383^rd of 576 public elementary schools	33.5%		71.9	144^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.1%	239	84.2	78.1	62.5	70.4	84.2	62.5	60.0	70.4	50.0	$12,602	$753	$11,850

Frequently Asked Questions about Keota Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Keota Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Keota Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Keota High School

Is Keota Elementary School a good school?

Keota Elementary School ranks 268^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Keota Elementary School in?

Keota Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Keota Elementary School?

Students at Keota Elementary School are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Keota Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 165 students attended Keota Elementary School.

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