- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Dodge, IA
Feelhaver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Feelhaver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191182000723
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Feelhaver Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Dodge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Feelhaver Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Feelhaver Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA.
School address
District: Fort Dodge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191182000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Feelhaver Elementary School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 191182000723 · Fort Dodge, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students)
Feelhaver Elementary School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Feelhaver 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
- Duncombe Eleme
Duncombe Elementary School
438 students
- Early Childhoo 376
Early Childhood Center
376 students
- Butler Element 328
Butler Elementary School
328 students
- This school 227
Feelhaver Elementary School
227 students
What this shows Feelhaver Elementary School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Feelhaver Elementary School compares
Feelhaver 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Feelhaver Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Feelhaver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Dodge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncombe Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Feelhaver 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Feelhaver Elementary School
How many students attend Feelhaver Elementary School?
Feelhaver Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Dodge, IA. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Feelhaver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Feelhaver Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Feelhaver Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Feelhaver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Feelhaver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Feelhaver Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Fort Dodge, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Feelhaver Elementary School?
Feelhaver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Feelhaver Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Dodge?
By Resource Investment Index, Feelhaver Elementary School ranks #2 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 Feelhaver Elementary School, Fort Dodge Comm School District also operates Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students), Fort Dodge Middle School (765 students), and Duncombe Elementary School (438 students). See the Fort Dodge Comm School District district page for the complete list.