- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottumwa, IA
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Pickwick Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192211002034
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickwick Early Childhood Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickwick Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickwick Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211002034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Pickwick Early Childhood Center held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 192211002034 · Ottumwa, IA Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 22.4:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
Pickwick Early Childhood Center held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pickwick Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- This school
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 Pickwick Early Childhood Center reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickwick Early Childhood Center compares
Pickwick Early Childhood Center 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
African American 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.2%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Pickwick Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Pickwick Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douma Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickwick Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Ottumwa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickwick Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottumwa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickwick Early Childhood Center is 22.4:1, which is 51% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
29.5% of students at Pickwick Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Pickwick Early Childhood Center is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pickwick Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickwick Early Childhood Center ranks #5 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 Pickwick Early Childhood Center, 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.