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District 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

Certified Enrollment:

  • 2023: 5,114
  • 2022: 5,067 (19th largest district in the state)
  • 2021: 4,872
  • 2020: 4,784
  • 2019: 4,763
  • 2018: 4,655

Governance Board: 7 members elected 

Schools:

Preschool

  • Pickwick Early Childhood Center Program for ages 3 and 4

Elementary

  • Pickwick Early Childhood Center – Serving Junior K & K
  • Douma Elementary – Serving 1-2
  • Eisenhower Elementary – Serving K-5
  • Fahrney Elementary – Serving 3-5
  • Horace Mann Elementary – Serving K-5
  • James Elementary – Serving K-5
  • Wilson Elementary – Serving K-5

Middle School

  • Liberty Intermediate – Serving 6-7
  • Evans Junior High – Serving 8-9

High School

  • Ottumwa High – Serving 10-12
  • Gateway High – Serving 9-12

Staffing

  • Administrative Staff Members: 28
  • Teaching Staff: 406
  • Support Staff: 414

Total staff = 848

(Does not include substitutes, PTYC support staff, or coaches)

Annual Budget for 2023-24:

  • School Year Revenues -  $106,202,472 

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