Top Rankings
Ottumwa Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,982 students in Ottumwa Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Ottumwa Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
4,982 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ottumwa Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
13%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
51%
71%
% Hawaiian
10%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,878 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,732
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,878
$16,042
Best Ottumwa Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2624 Marilyn Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5617
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5617
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
James Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Ottumwa High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 2nd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Traxler Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Grades: 3-6
| 764 students
Rank: #88.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 W. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Grades: 1-2
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
907 Gateway Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-K
| 593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,982 students.
What is the rank of Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District is ranked #313 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa Comm School District?
51% of Ottumwa Comm School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ottumwa Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,878 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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