FEELHAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Feelhaver Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fort Dodge Comm School District school district, located in Fort Dodge, IA with about 233 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Feelhaver Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Feelhaver Elementary School, located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a dedicated public learning institution serving students in the Fort Dodge Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop essential academic and social-emotional skills. With a focus on foundational learning, Feelhaver emphasizes building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their school and local community.

Beyond core academics, the school places a high value on collaboration between teachers, students, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. By utilizing the resources of the larger Fort Dodge school system, Feelhaver provides a structured curriculum enriched by various support services and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s administration and staff work together to cultivate a safe, engaging atmosphere that prepares young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Feelhaver Elementary School at (515) 574-5680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.