George Washington Elementary School

(319)524-1953

www.keokukschools.org/george-washington-elementary-school/

222 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located at 2940 Decatur St in Keokuk, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Keokuk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the intellectual and social development of its primary-grade students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Hawthorne aims to equip its pupils with the essential skills necessary for future academic success and lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Keokuk community, striving to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for both students and their families. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, teacher contacts, and information regarding school events. By promoting a culture of collaboration and consistent communication, Hawthorne Elementary works to ensure that every student has the guidance and support needed to thrive within a positive school culture.

222

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Two or More	34

White
169 (76.1%)
Two or More
34 (15.3%)
Hispanic
13 (5.9%)
Black
6 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
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)524-1953
Website:	http://www.keokukschools.org/george-washington-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 125