Ottumwa Comm School District
School District · Ottumwa, Iowa
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,011
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,011
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Ottumwa Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ottumwa Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Ottumwa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Ottumwa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#299 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,391
$631 vs Iowa median
District size
5,011 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Ottumwa Comm School District ranks #299 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Ottumwa Comm School District's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eisenhower Elementary School (6.8/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (5.3/10), and James Elementary School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.0/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ottumwa Comm School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ottumwa Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eisenhower Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Horace Mann Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | James Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Wilson Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Evans Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Ottumwa High School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ottumwa Virtual Learning | 1.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ottumwa Comm School District
Ottumwa Comm School District is a Ottumwa, Iowa school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,011 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $12,391 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Ottumwa Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eisenhower Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ottumwa Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ottumwa Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ottumwa Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Ottumwa Comm School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Ottumwa
- Total Enrollment
- 5,011
- Teachers (FTE)
- 334
- District spending per student
- $12,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ottumwa Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Ottumwa Comm School District is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District's district-level spending was $12,391 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ottumwa Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ottumwa Comm School District is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Eisenhower Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ottumwa Comm School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Across schools in Ottumwa Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ottumwa Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Ottumwa Comm School District has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Ottumwa Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Muscatine Comm School District (9)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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