James Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

229 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Elementary School, located at 1001 N Benton in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a key component of the Ottumwa Community School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school serves the local Ottumwa community by emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and character building to prepare young students for their future educational transitions.

As part of the broader Ottumwa Schools system, James Elementary utilizes the district’s comprehensive resources and educational framework to ensure that students meet state standards. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between staff, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, James Elementary strives to provide every child with the tools necessary to succeed in a collaborative and evolving academic setting.

229

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	60
Black	36
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	31

White
88 (38.4 %)
Hispanic
60 (26.2 %)
Black
36 (15.7 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (13.5 %)
Two or More
9 (3.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottumwa Comm School District
Phone:	(641)684-5411
Website:	http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 39