Serving 227 students in grades 1-5, Feelhaver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Feelhaver Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Feelhaver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Feelhaver Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
7%
White
80%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #981 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Feelhaver Elementary School often compared to?
Feelhaver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Feelhaver Elementary School?
227 students attend Feelhaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Feelhaver Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Feelhaver Elementary School?
Feelhaver Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Feelhaver Elementary School part of?
Feelhaver Elementary School is part of Fort Dodge Comm School District.
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