Douma Elementary School serves 345 students in grades 1-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Douma Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Be the Best
Average Class Size
15 students
The diversity score of Douma Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
28%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Douma Elementary School?
345 students attend Douma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Douma Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douma Elementary School?
Douma Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douma Elementary School offer ?
Douma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Douma Elementary School part of?
Douma Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Community School District.
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