Summary:
The Ottumwa Community School District in Iowa operates 7 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. The district's schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Eisenhower Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School consistently ranking among the top 35-60% of Iowa elementary schools, while other schools struggle to meet state averages.
Eisenhower Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary stand out with strong test scores, where 60-80% of students are proficient or better in ELA, Math, and Science. These top-performing schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a smaller proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the district average. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as James Elementary, struggle to meet state performance standards.
The data reveals significant disparities across the district, with a high overall chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 32.51% to 77.63% among the schools. The district's spending per student also varies, from $12,778 to $14,254, raising questions about resource allocation and support for the neediest schools. These findings suggest opportunities for the Ottumwa Community School District to address performance gaps, improve attendance, and ensure equitable distribution of resources to support student success across all its elementary schools.
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