- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa High School
Federal NCES profile for Ottumwa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192211001322
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottumwa High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ottumwa High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ottumwa High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Ottumwa High School shrank from 1,317 students in 2022-23 to 1,239 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 192211001322 · Ottumwa, IA High · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 11.4:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Evans Middle School (684 students)
Ottumwa High School shrank from 1,317 students in 2022-23 to 1,239 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ottumwa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- Douma Elementa 327
Douma Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Ottumwa High School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ottumwa High School compares
Ottumwa High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.3%
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
$12,314
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ottumwa High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ottumwa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douma Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ottumwa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Ottumwa
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ottumwa High School
How many students attend Ottumwa High School?
Ottumwa High School has 910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ottumwa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,317 (2022-23) → 1,239 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottumwa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottumwa High School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Ottumwa High School?
34.5% of students at Ottumwa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottumwa High School?
The largest demographic group at Ottumwa High School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottumwa High School?
Ottumwa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ottumwa High School rank among public schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottumwa High School ranks #6 of 11 public 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 public schools in Ottumwa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Ottumwa High School, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Evans Middle School (684 students), Liberty Elementary School (633 students), and Pickwick Early Childhood Center (560 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.