Summary:
The Fort Dodge Community School District operates 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. These schools are located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, a city with a population of around 25,000 people. The elementary schools in this district show a range of academic performance, with Feelhaver Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.
Feelhaver Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores across grade levels and subject areas. In 2024-2025, Feelhaver had the highest proficiency rates in the district for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a higher statewide ranking and a better rating from SchoolDigger compared to the other elementary schools in the district. Additionally, Feelhaver has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may serve a more advantaged student population.
While Feelhaver is the standout school, the other elementary schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District face challenges in addressing achievement gaps and high chronic absenteeism rates. All 5 schools have chronic absenteeism rates well above the state average, which is an area of concern. Targeted interventions and resource allocation could help drive improvements across the district's elementary schools and close the observed achievement gaps.
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