Enrollment
327
Elementary
DISTRICT 351 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OTTUMWA COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192211002200
Douma Elementary School
307 W. Mary St., Ottumwa, IA 52501 · (641) 684-4668 · Wapello County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL327 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
165 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 156 | 48% |
| Grade 2 | 171 | 52% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Douma Elementary School→Fahrney Elementary→Liberty Intermediate School→Evans Junior High School→Ottumwa High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Ottumwa Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Douma Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douma Elementary School this school | 327 | 50.5% | N/A |
| Madison Elementary School Muscatine | 372 | 50.8% | 61.3% |
| Clark Elementary School Le Mars | 301 | 50.2% | 69.8% |
| Sunset Heights Elementary School Webster City | 311 | 48.6% | 72.8% |
| Fahrney Elementary Ottumwa | 490 | 49.8% | N/A |
| Boyden-Hull Elementary School Boyden | 322 | 48.1% | 81.2% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Douma Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Wapello County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 327 | #325 of 705 | #5 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #56 of 561 | #1 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.3% | #95 of 561 | #5 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.5% | #211 of 666 | #4 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.7% | #89 of 168 | #3 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
327
+35 (+12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 15.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 327 | 28.9 | 11.3:1 | 50% (165) |
| 2023-24 | 345 | 29.5 | 11.7:1 | 55% (190) |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 22.8 | 14.4:1 | 50% (166) |
| 2020-21 | 292 | 19 | 15.4:1 | 7% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 298 | 24.6 | 12.1:1 | 41% (121) |
| 2015-16 | 333 | 23 | 14.5:1 | 42% (140) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Douma Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (298 to 327); teachers up 18% (24.6 to 28.9).
About Douma Elementary School
Douma Elementary School, located in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a medium-sized elementary school. A federal count lists 327 students at the school, in grades 1 through 2.
The district, Ottumwa Comm School District, has 5,005 students enrolled across 12 schools.
At Douma Elementary School, the largest share of students is White, at 50%. After that, the student body is 29% Hispanic, 10% Pacific Islander, 6% Black, and 3% Asian. Census figures show Wapello County is about 79% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 65% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teacher staffing is 28.9 full-time equivalents, or about 11.3 students per teacher. This ratio sits 2.4 below the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 50%. For comparison, public schools in Wapello County average 48%.
Federal survey data for Wapello County show that the median household income is $64,766, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 18 public schools in Wapello County, enrolling about 6,892 students in all.
Fahrney Elementary is located less than a tenth of a mile from Douma Elementary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies Douma Elementary School's location as Town: Remote.
Federal data show a 12% enrollment rise, from 292 in 2020-21 to 327 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.4:1 in 2020-21 to 11.3:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Douma Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Wapello County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,362
Census ACS
Median income
$64,766
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
6,892 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ottumwa Comm School District
- Ottumwa High SchoolHigh · 910 students
- Evans Junior High SchoolHigh · 684 students
- Liberty Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 633 students
- Pickwick Early Childhood CenterElementary · 560 students
- Fahrney ElementaryElementary · 490 students
- Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
Other schools in Ottumwa
- Ottumwa High SchoolHigh · 910 students
- Evans Junior High SchoolHigh · 684 students
- Liberty Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 633 students
- Pickwick Early Childhood CenterElementary · 560 students
- Fahrney ElementaryElementary · 490 students
- Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
Nearby schools
- Fahrney Elementary0.1 mi · 490
- Liberty Intermediate School0.6 mi · 633
- Ottumwa Virtual Learning0.6 mi · 106
- Evans Junior High School0.7 mi · 684
- Pickwick Early Childhood Center0.8 mi · 560
- Ottumwa High School1.8 mi · 910
Frequently asked questions
About Douma Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School enrolls approximately 327 students in grades 01-02.
What age range does Douma Elementary School serve?
Douma Elementary School serves students from grade 01 through grade 02.
How many teachers does Douma Elementary School have?
Douma Elementary School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
How diverse is Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School reports a student body of 50% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School is overseen by Ottumwa Comm School District in Wapello County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.