The public schools with the highest share of Black students in Wapello County, Iowa
Across Wapello County, Iowa, 17 public schools are ranked here, ranked by the share of students who are Black or African American, from federal NCES enrollment data. Wilson Elementary School leads the list at 16.7%, against a median of 6.1% across the ranked schools.
Use the search box to find a specific school within this ranking, sort by any column, or export the full list. Built from NCES and state data for 2024-25.
| # | School | City | Black students | % Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Elementary School | Ottumwa, IA | 56 | 16.7% |
| 2 | James Elementary School | Ottumwa, IA | 40 | 16.1% |
| 3 | Horace Mann Elementary School | Ottumwa, IA | 38 | 15.2% |
| 4 | Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Ottumwa, IA | 63 | 11.3% |
| 5 | Ottumwa High School | Ottumwa, IA | 92 | 10.1% |
| 6 | Liberty Intermediate School | Ottumwa, IA | 63 | 9.9% |
| 7 | Evans Junior High School | Ottumwa, IA | 54 | 7.9% |
| 8 | Gateway High School | Ottumwa, IA | 16 | 7.5% |
| 9 | Douma Elementary School | Ottumwa, IA | 20 | 6.1% |
| 10 | Eisenhower Elementary School | Ottumwa, IA | 14 | 5.7% |
| 11 | Fahrney Elementary | Ottumwa, IA | 27 | 5.5% |
| 12 | Blakesburg Elementary | Blakesburg, IA | 1 | 1.0% |
| 13 | Cardinal Junior High | Eldon, IA | 2 | 0.6% |
| 14 | Cardinal High School | Eldon, IA | 1 | 0.4% |
| 15 | Eddyville Elementary | Eddyville, IA | 1 | 0.4% |
| 16 | Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High | Eddyville, IA | 1 | 0.2% |
| 17 | Cardinal Elementary | Eldon, IA | 1 | 0.2% |
All schools in Wapello County →
Most Black rankings at a wider scope
Other rankings for Wapello County, Iowa
Racial and ethnic enrollment shares are factual figures reported by each school to the federal government (NCES). This list describes the composition of student bodies and is not an evaluation or endorsement of any school.
allk12 is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NCES, the US Census Bureau, any state education agency or assessment program, or any other government agency. Source data is compiled from public records and provided "as is," without warranty of accuracy or completeness. You rely on it, and any analysis derived from it, at your own risk. See the full disclaimer.