Douma Elementary School (2026 Ranking)

307 W. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501

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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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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)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Douma Elementary School
1	161
2	184

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Total Students

345 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School
2023	330
2022	275
2021	292
2020	244
2019	244
2018	334
2017	334
2016	333
2015	357
2014	190

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School
2023	23
2022	20
2021	20
2020	21
2019	21
2018	28
2017	28
2016	24
2015	14
2014	13

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Year Founded

1905

School Motto

Be the Best

Average Class Size

15 students

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The 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.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	14:1	14:1	16:1
2022	14:1	14:1	15:1
2021	15:1	14:1	16:1
2020	12:1	14:1	16:1
2019	12:1	14:1	16:1
2018	12:1	14:1	15:1
2017	12:1	14:1	15:1
2016	14:1	14:1	15:1
2015	26:1	14:1	15:1
2014	15:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	5%	2%	3%
2022	6%	3%	3%
2021	6%	3%	2%
2020	4%	3%	1%
2019	4%	3%	1%
2014	3%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

28%

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	27%	13%	25%
2022	25%	12%	25%
2021	26%	12%	25%
2020	26%	11%	24%
2019	26%	11%	24%
2018	25%	11%	24%
2017	25%	11%	24%
2016	27%	10%	23%
2015	26%	11%	23%
2014	22%	10%	22%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	5%	7%	6%
2022	7%	7%	6%
2021	5%	7%	7%
2020	3%	6%	6%
2019	3%	6%	6%
2018	6%	6%	6%
2017	6%	6%	6%
2016	5%	6%	5%
2015	4%	5%	4%
2014	2%	5%	5%

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White

50%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	50%	72%	55%
2022	53%	73%	58%
2021	55%	74%	59%
2020	66%	75%	63%
2019	66%	75%	63%
2018	69%	77%	67%
2017	69%	77%	67%
2016	67%	78%	68%
2015	69%	78%	70%
2014	71%	79%	70%

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Hawaiian

11%

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	2%	5%	2%
2021	1%	4%	2%
2016	1%	4%	2%
2014	1%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.66

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	0.67	0.46	0.63
2022	0.65	0.45	0.60
2021	0.63	0.43	0.59
2020	0.50	0.42	0.54
2019	0.50	0.42	0.54
2018	0.46	0.39	0.50
2017	0.46	0.39	0.50
2016	0.48	0.38	0.48
2015	0.46	0.38	0.46
2014	0.47	0.37	0.47

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

49%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	49%	36%	43%
2022	47%	35%	46%
2021	6%	35%	17%
2020	52%	36%	45%
2019	52%	36%	45%
2018	35%	34%	42%
2017	35%	34%	42%
2016	40%	34%	44%
2015	44%	34%	48%
2014	39%	34%	46%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Douma Elementary School	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	2%	6%	3%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2021	1%	6%	4%
2020	5%	7%	5%
2019	5%	7%	5%
2018	1%	7%	5%
2017	1%	7%	5%
2016	1%	7%	5%
2015	4%	7%	6%
2014	8%	7%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ottumwa Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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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