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Ottumwa Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
10
Schools
4,772
Students
$15,573
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
43.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Ottumwa Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 4,772 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,573 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Evans Middle School06–081,047
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ottumwa High School09–121,317
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ottumwa Virtual LearningPK–1227
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,573Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
19%
State
63.3%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal
17.4%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,772
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateIowa →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Ottumwa Comm School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,772 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ottumwa Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ottumwa Comm School District spend per student?
Ottumwa Comm School District spends $15,573 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ottumwa Comm School District?
44% of students in Ottumwa Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ottumwa Comm School District?
No, Ottumwa Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ottumwa Comm School District serve?
Ottumwa Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ottumwa Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ottumwa Comm School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.