Schools in Ottumwa
Ottumwa's schools are served by the Ottumwa Community School District, serving the city and surrounding rural Wapello County.
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Learn moreAn 11-school district
The Ottumwa Community School District serves the city and surrounding rural Wapello County across 11 schools with approximately 5,011 total students, including Ottumwa High School and Gateway High School (base record).
A real, disclosed demographic profile
The district's minority enrollment ran approximately 50%, with approximately 37.8% of students economically disadvantaged -- real, disclosed figures this record does not omit (base record).
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Key takeaways
- Ottumwa Community School District serves approximately 5,011 students across 11 schools.
- The district includes both Ottumwa High School and Gateway High School.
- The district's minority enrollment (~50%) and economically-disadvantaged rate (~37.8%) are real, disclosed figures.
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