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Keokuk County

Iowa · Public K-12

Keokuk County's public schools total 6 across the county, with enrollment of about 1,063 and Sigourney Comm School District the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Keokuk County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,063
-97 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,063
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,329
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.9%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
3
585 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
478 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sigourney Comm School District
605 students · 3 districts in Keokuk County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Keokuk County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.4% under 18

Test scores in Keokuk County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 5 schools in Keokuk County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sigourney ElementarySigourneyElementaryPK-06318·
Sigourney Jr-Sr High SchSigourneyHigh07-12287·
Keota Elementary SchoolKeotaElementaryPK-06165·
Keota High SchoolKeotaHigh07-12114·
Tri-County Elementary SchoolThornburgElementaryPK-06102·
Tri-County JR/SR High SchoolThornburgHigh07-1277·

Cities in Keokuk County

Keota2 schoolsSigourney2 schoolsThornburg2 schools

About Keokuk County

Keokuk County is a sparse Iowa county of about 9,924 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,063 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,329, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Iowa median.

On the school-mix side, Keokuk County is built around 3 elementary schools (585 students), and 3 high schools (478).

Sigourney Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 605 students across Keokuk County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 8%: 1,160 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,063 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Keokuk County closed 1 school, going from 7 to 6.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Keokuk County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County, Iowa has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,063 students.
How many high schools are in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County, Iowa has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 478 students.
How many elementary schools are in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County, Iowa has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 585 students.
What is the largest school district in Keokuk County?
Sigourney Comm School District is the largest school district in Keokuk County, serving approximately 605 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Keokuk County?
Keokuk County, Iowa has a population of approximately 9,924, with a median age of 43. About 22.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Keokuk County?
Median household income in Keokuk County is $62,329, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Keokuk County?
Approximately 17.0% of adults 25 and older in Keokuk County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Keokuk County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.9% of students in Keokuk County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Iowa county average of 41.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Keokuk County schools?
Across Keokuk County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Keokuk County?
Keokuk County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data