Pickwick Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
70%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Pickwick Elementary School?
258 students attend Pickwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pickwick Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickwick Elementary School?
Pickwick Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickwick Elementary School offer ?
Pickwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pickwick Elementary School part of?
Pickwick Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Community School District.
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