How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marshalltown Comm School District | Ottumwa Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marshalltown, Iowa | Ottumwa, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 5,190 | 4,990 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marshalltown Comm School District | Ottumwa Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,413 | $12,314 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| State Revenue | 59.6% | 63.3% |
| Local Revenue | 25.5% | 19.3% |
Marshalltown Comm School District
Federal State Local
Ottumwa Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marshalltown Comm School District | Ottumwa Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.1% | 49.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 12.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.4% | 43.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marshalltown Comm School District | Ottumwa Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 302.6:1 | 346.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 22.6% |
School Types
Marshalltown Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Ottumwa Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.