Feelhaver Elementary School

1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Feelhaver Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Feelhaver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Feelhaver Elementary School's student population of 220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
220 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Feelhaver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Feelhaver Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
83%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Feelhaver Elementary School's ranking?
Feelhaver Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Feelhaver Elementary School?
220 students attend Feelhaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Feelhaver Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Feelhaver Elementary School?
Feelhaver Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Feelhaver Elementary School offer ?
Feelhaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Feelhaver Elementary School part of?
Feelhaver Elementary School is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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