Fort Dodge Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 109 N 25th Street in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the Fort Dodge Community School District serves as a primary educational anchor within its remote town setting. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district encompasses seven operational schools that collectively offer a comprehensive academic pathway spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Families and educational researchers seeking to engage with the district can access central services via phone at (515) 576-1161 or explore community programs and school updates through its official website at fdschools.org.

Serving a student body of 3,508 pupils, the district maintains a strong commitment to learning and student development through a well-resourced professional workforce. Fort Dodge employs nearly 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring a core teaching force of approximately 445 full-time equivalent educators alongside nearly 110 instructional aides who provide targeted, hands-on classroom support. This instructional core is further strengthened by more than 440 dedicated support staff personnel, ensuring that students across all grade levels benefit from a supportive, safe, and resource-rich educational environment.
7
Total Schools
3,508
Total Students
445.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Dodge Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,331
Hispanic584
Black223
Asian26
Two or More330
American Indian8
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,331 (66.5%)
  • Hispanic
    584 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    330 (9.4%)
  • Black
    223 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    26 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fort Dodge Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,508*
Teachers (FTE):445.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Fort Dodge Comm School District
Found 7 Schools