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Wilson Elementary School

1102 E. 4th St., Ottumwa, IA 52501Ottumwa Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
345
Students
Total enrolled
$15,573
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 345 students in grades KG–05 in Ottumwa, Iowa.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,573 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wilson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Ottumwa, Iowa, serving grades KG–05 with 345 students. The district invests $15,573 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilson Elementary School

345
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
60%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution177 male · 168 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility60%
National avg 52% · 207 students
Student Composition
34%
33%
10%
17%
Asian3%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black10%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 192211001328

Academic Outcomes at Wilson Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,573Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,573
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,852
Student Support$2,959
Administration$1,869
Operations$2,336
Other$1,557
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,573 spent per student, an estimated $6,899 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
19%
State government
63.3%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal programs
17.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pickwick Early Childhood CenterLiberty Elementary SchoolDouma Elementary SchoolHorace Mann Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Evans Middle School
↓
High School
Ottumwa High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWapello County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOttumwa Comm School District →
Phone: (641)684-5441
NCES ID: 192211001328
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ottumwa seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Ottumwa Comm School District
High
Ottumwa High School
1,317 students · 09–12
● 52 opp37% FRL
Mid
Evans Middle School
1,047 students · 06–08
● 52 opp47% FRL
Elem
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
569 students · PK–KG
● 52 opp31% FRL
Elem
Liberty Elementary School
430 students · 03–05
● 52 opp58% FRL
Elem
Douma Elementary School
330 students · 01–02
● 52 opp50% FRL
Elem
Horace Mann Elementary School
240 students · KG–05
● 52 opp39% FRL
Elem
Eisenhower Elementary School
238 students · KG–05
● 52 opp27% FRL
Elem
James Elementary School
229 students · KG–05
● 52 opp64% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1102 E. 4th St., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.