- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Dodge, IA
Duncombe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Duncombe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191182000722
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncombe Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Dodge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncombe Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncombe Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA.
School address
District: Fort Dodge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191182000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Duncombe Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 191182000722 · Fort Dodge, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.7:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students)
Duncombe Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Duncombe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Dodge Hig
Fort Dodge High School
1,020 students
- Fort Dodge Mid
Fort Dodge Middle School
765 students
- This school
Duncombe Elementary School
438 students
- Early Childhoo 376
Early Childhood Center
376 students
- Butler Element 328
Butler Elementary School
328 students
- Cooper Element 231
Cooper Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Duncombe Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncombe Elementary School compares
Duncombe Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Duncombe Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Dodge Comm School District reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duncombe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dodge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncombe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Dodge
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duncombe Elementary School
How many students attend Duncombe Elementary School?
Duncombe Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Dodge, IA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncombe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncombe Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncombe Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Duncombe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncombe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Duncombe Elementary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Fort Dodge, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncombe Elementary School?
Duncombe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duncombe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Dodge?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncombe Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Dodge Comm School District?
Besides Duncombe Elementary School, Fort Dodge Comm School District also operates Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students), Fort Dodge Middle School (765 students), and Early Childhood Center (376 students). See the Fort Dodge Comm School District district page for the complete list.