Total enrollment
3,385
-392 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Fort Dodge
Iowa · Public K-12
Parents in Fort Dodge have 7 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 3,385 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Fort Dodge
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 72%
% Hispanic
17%
was 12%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Elementary School | Elementary | 01-05 | 328 |
| Cooper Elementary School | Elementary | 01-05 | 231 |
| Duncombe Elementary School | Elementary | 01-05 | 438 |
| Early Childhood Center | Elementary | PK-KG | 376 |
| Feelhaver Elementary School | Elementary | 01-05 | 227 |
| Fort Dodge High School | High | 09-12 | 1,020 |
| Fort Dodge Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 765 |
About Fort Dodge
Public education in Fort Dodge, Iowa runs across 7 schools that serves roughly 3,385 students. By footprint, Fort Dodge sits in the medium-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Fort Dodge average about 484 students each, 29% above the Iowa norm.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 10%: 3,777 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,385 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 72% to 66%.
On this page, the community for Fort Dodge discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.