Fast Facts

Mission: Inspire every student to think, learn, achieve and care.

Vision: Engage, educate, and empower every student every day.

District Core Beliefs

  • Every student matters
  • Building relationships is the foundation of success
  • We will meet the needs of all students
  • Data will drive our decision-making
  • Collaboration and teamwork are necessary for success
  • All students can learn at high levels

Enrollment:

  • 4,871 (October 2022) compared to 4,861 (October 2021), 4,782 (October 2020), 4,717 (October 2019); 4,655 (October 2018)
  • 19th largest district in the state

Governance Board: 7 member elected

Schools:

Preschool

  • Pickwick Early Childhood Program for ages 3 and 4

Elementary

  • Douma Elementary - Serving K, 1
  • Eisenhower Elementary - Serving K-5
  • Horace Mann Elementary - Serving K-5
  • James Elementary - Serving K-5
  • Liberty Elementary - Serving 2-5
  • Wilson Elementary - Serving K-5

Middle School

  • Evans Middle School - Serving 6, 7, and 8

High School

  • Ottumwa High School

Staffing

  • Administrative Staff Members: 28
  • Teaching Staff: 326
  • Support Staff: 329

Total staff = 683

Annual Budget for 2021-22:

  • Budgeted revenue -  $98,367,139 

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