Duncombe Elementary School

1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

www.fdschools.org/schools/duncombe-elementary/

438 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Duncombe Elementary School, located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fort Dodge Community School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and character development, the school provides a structured learning environment for its students, emphasizing the core competencies necessary for success in their early academic years. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the staff at Duncombe strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and community engagement among its young learners.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Duncombe Elementary plays a significant role in the local Fort Dodge community, acting as a hub for educational resources and school-family partnerships. The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional support. Through the support of the district, Duncombe remains focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the tools and guidance required to reach their full potential.

438

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duncombe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	113
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (51.1%)
Hispanic
113 (25.8%)
Two or More
64 (14.6%)
Black
32 (7.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Dodge Comm School District
Phone:	(515)574-5623
Website:	http://www.fdschools.org/schools/duncombe-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 87

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 80