Douma Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

327 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).

327

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douma Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	94
Black	20
Asian	11
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	34

White
163 (49.8%)
Hispanic
94 (28.7%)
Pacific Islander
34 (10.4%)
Black
20 (6.1%)
Asian
11 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.5%)

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:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 1 156

Grade 2 171