Douma Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

330 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Douma Elementary School, located on West Mary Street in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a key component of the Ottumwa Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district dedicated to student success and community engagement, Douma focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The school benefits from being integrated into the broader Ottumwa school system, which emphasizes preparing students for future educational challenges through a structured curriculum and professional instruction. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official Ottumwa Community School District website at [www.ottumwaschools.com](http://www.ottumwaschools.com).

330

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douma Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	89
Black	16
Asian	18
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	37

White
164 (49.7 %)
Hispanic
89 (27.0 %)
Pacific Islander
37 (11.2 %)
Asian
18 (5.5 %)
Black
16 (4.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)684-4668
Website:	http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 1 181

Grade 2 149