Enrollment
327
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ottumwa, IA
Douma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Douma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192211002200
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douma Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Douma Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douma Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211002200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douma Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douma Elementary School
Douma Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ottumwa, Iowa, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ottumwa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary School (633 students): Douma Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 17.6:1).
Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students) and Evans Middle School (684 students) alongside Douma Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douma Elementary School compares
Douma Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Douma Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottumwa Comm School District, which includes Douma Elementary School.
$12,042
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Douma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ottumwa
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
633 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
250 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
James Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Douma Elementary School
How many students attend Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ottumwa, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douma Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douma Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Douma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douma Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douma Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Douma Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ottumwa on the city page.
Is Douma Elementary School a good school?
Douma Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Douma Elementary School, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Evans Middle School (684 students), and Liberty Elementary School (633 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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