Enrollment
490
Elementary
DISTRICT 351 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OTTUMWA COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192211002337
Fahrney Elementary
520 South Milner, Ottumwa, IA 52501 · (641) 684-6597 · Wapello County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL490 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
244 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 3 | 186 | 38% |
| Grade 4 | 145 | 30% |
| Grade 5 | 159 | 32% |
Student demographics
67%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
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Based on grade levels within Ottumwa Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Fahrney Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahrney Elementary this school | 490 | 49.8% | N/A |
| Western Hills Elementary School West Des Moines | 570 | 45.8% | 67.4% |
| Douma Elementary School Ottumwa | 327 | 50.5% | N/A |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center Ottumwa | 560 | 43.4% | N/A |
| Crossroads Park Elementary School West Des Moines | 530 | 51.5% | 79.9% |
| Perry Creek Elementary School Sioux City | 635 | 45.0% | 72.8% |
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 Fahrney Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Wapello County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 490 | #111 of 705 | #3 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #503 of 561 | #8 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.6% | #83 of 561 | #3 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.8% | #223 of 666 | #5 of 10 |
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.
About Fahrney Elementary
Fahrney Elementary operates as a large elementary school in Ottumwa, Iowa. The school has 490 students in 2024-25 across grades 3 through 5. Elementary schools in Iowa have about 325 students on average; enrollment here is 51% higher.
Ottumwa Comm School District has 12 schools and 5,005 students, and Fahrney Elementary is one of those schools.
Of every 100 students at Fahrney Elementary, about 49 are White, the largest group. It is also 28% Hispanic, 10% Pacific Islander, 6% Asian, and 6% Black. For comparison, the population of Wapello County is roughly 79% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 67%.
Fahrney Elementary lists 30.9 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 15.9 students per teacher. The gap from the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa is 2.1 students per teacher. About 50% of students at Fahrney Elementary are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Wapello County is similar, at 48%.
In the wider Wapello County area, median household income comes to about $64,766, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wapello County counts 18 public schools with about 6,892 students.
Douma Elementary School is the nearest public school to Fahrney Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. Fahrney Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Remote: the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
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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
- Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- Douma Elementary SchoolElementary · 327 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
- Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- Douma Elementary SchoolElementary · 327 students
Nearby schools
- Douma Elementary School0.1 mi · 327
- Liberty Intermediate School0.5 mi · 633
- Ottumwa Virtual Learning0.6 mi · 106
- Evans Junior High School0.6 mi · 684
- Pickwick Early Childhood Center0.7 mi · 560
- Ottumwa High School1.8 mi · 910
Frequently asked questions
About Fahrney ElementaryHow many students attend Fahrney Elementary?
Fahrney Elementary enrolls approximately 490 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does Fahrney Elementary serve?
Fahrney Elementary serves grades 03-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fahrney Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Fahrney Elementary is approximately 15.9:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Fahrney Elementary?
Student demographics at Fahrney Elementary are roughly 49% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Fahrney Elementary?
Fahrney Elementary is overseen by Ottumwa Comm School District in Wapello County.
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