Douma Elementary School vs Pickwick Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 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
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
560 students
| Measure | Douma Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa | Pickwick Early Childhood Center Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 654 | #625 of 654 |
| National rank | #11920 of 50,301 | #28567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 327 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 45.1).
- •Pickwick Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 50.5%).
- •Douma Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 23.3).
- •Pickwick Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 560 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 Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Douma Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 45.1 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 Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douma Elementary School: 327. Pickwick Early Childhood Center: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douma Elementary School and Pickwick Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Douma Elementary School is 437th of 654 and Pickwick Early Childhood Center is 625th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).