Enrollment
80
Elementary
DISTRICT 252 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEOKUK COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191563002198
Torrence Elementary
1721 Fulton Street, Keokuk, IA 52632 · (319) 524-1402 · Lee County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
55 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 80 | 100% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Keokuk Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Torrence Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrence Elementary this school | 80 | 68.8% | N/A |
| Marnie Simons Elementary School Hamburg | 102 | 62.7% | 73.5% |
| Seymour Elementary School Seymour | 98 | 73.5% | 62.8% |
| Clay Central-Everly Elementary Royal | 53 | 64.2% | N/A |
| Moulton Elementary School Moulton | 103 | 66.0% | 56.6% |
| Gilmore City Elementary School Gilmore City | 59 | 59.3% | 49.6% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Torrence Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 80 | #674 of 705 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
80
+21 (+36%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.9:1
was 29.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 80 | 3.7 | 21.9:1 | 69% (55) |
| 2023-24 | 83 | 3.7 | 22.7:1 | 69% (57) |
| 2022-23 | 91 | 3.6 | 25.6:1 | 55% (50) |
| 2020-21 | 59 | 2 | 29.5:1 | 59% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 92 | 3.8 | 24.2:1 | 36% (33) |
| 2015-16 | 75 | 3 | 25.0:1 | 77% (58) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Torrence Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (92 to 80); teachers down 4% (3.8 to 3.7).
About Torrence Elementary
Torrence Elementary, a small elementary school, is located in Keokuk, Iowa. The school had 80 students in pre-K in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Iowa) has about 325 students.
Keokuk Comm School District has 1,720 students in 5 schools, and Torrence Elementary is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show Torrence Elementary is 83% White. The school is also 9% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 3% Black. The White share of the county population is higher, at 91%. Torrence Elementary's diversity index is 31%, against a US figure of 70%.
With 3.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Torrence Elementary was 21.9:1. On average, elementary schools in Iowa have 13.7:1, compared with 21.9:1 here. Torrence Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 69%. Public schools in Lee County average 53%.
Lee County has these Census figures: the median household income is $62,382, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. In all, Lee County has 13 public schools and roughly 6,014 students.
The closest other public school is Keokuk Middle School, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment at Torrence Elementary grew 36% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 59 to 80 students. Federal data show the ratio falling from 29.5:1 to 21.9:1.
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Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,893
Census ACS
Median income
$62,382
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
6,014 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Keokuk Comm School District
- Keokuk High SchoolHigh · 583 students
- Hawthorne Elementary SchoolElementary · 454 students
- Keokuk Middle SchoolMiddle · 381 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 222 students
Other schools in Keokuk
- Keokuk High SchoolHigh · 583 students
- Hawthorne Elementary SchoolElementary · 454 students
- Keokuk Middle SchoolMiddle · 381 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 222 students
Nearby schools
- Keokuk Middle School0.2 mi · 381
- Keokuk High School0.3 mi · 583
- George Washington Elementary School0.7 mi · 222
- Hawthorne Elementary School0.9 mi · 454
- Hamilton High School2.5 mi · 193
- Hamilton Elementary School3.2 mi · 384
Frequently asked questions
About Torrence ElementaryHow many students attend Torrence Elementary?
Torrence Elementary enrolls approximately 80 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Torrence Elementary serve?
Torrence Elementary serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Torrence Elementary?
Approximately 21.9:1 students per teacher at Torrence Elementary.
How diverse is Torrence Elementary?
Torrence Elementary reports a student body of 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is Torrence Elementary public or private?
Torrence Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Keokuk Comm School District.
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