Douma Elementary School vs Ottumwa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douma Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
327 students
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 10–12
910 students
| Measure | Douma Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa | Ottumwa High School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 654 | #267 of 319 |
| National rank | #11920 of 50,301 | #5072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 327 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 62.9).
- •Ottumwa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 50.5%).
- •Douma Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.9).
- •Ottumwa High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 327.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douma Elementary School better than Ottumwa High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douma Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 62.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Douma Elementary School and Ottumwa High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douma Elementary School: 327. Ottumwa High School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douma Elementary School and Ottumwa High School rank in Iowa?
Douma Elementary School is 437th of 654 and Ottumwa High School is 267th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).