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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,005 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 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
5,005 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
35,028 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
14%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
49%
70%
% Hawaiian
10%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,819 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,669
$16,592
Spending / Student
$12,819
$16,163
Best Ottumwa Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Evans Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Gr: 8-9 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Ottumwa High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 2nd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Gr: 10-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Traxler Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: 6-7 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
James Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Ferry St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
307 W. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Gr: 1-2 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
520 South Milner
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
907 Gateway Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,005 students.
What is the rank of Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District is ranked #315 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
49% of Ottumwa Comm School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 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 $12,819 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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