Douma Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Douma Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douma Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
53%
73%
Hawaiian
9%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Douma Elementary School?
275 students attend Douma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Douma Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douma Elementary School offer ?
Douma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douma Elementary School part of?
Douma Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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