Hawthorne Elementary School

2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#959 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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60-64%
64%
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50-54%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
5%
7%
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White
80%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
464 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Keokuk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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