Fort Dodge Community School District
- 104 SOUTH 17TH ST
- FORT DODGE, IA 50501
- (515) 576-1161
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.3% | 86.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,299 | $8,697 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,034 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 289 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,034 | 14.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 62 |
| Kindergarten Students | 329 |
| 1st Grade Students | 244 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 274 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 254 |
| 4th Grade Students | 273 |
| 5th Grade Students | 263 |
| 6th Grade Students | 275 |
| 7th Grade Students | 246 |
| 8th Grade Students | 269 |
| 9th Grade Students | 295 |
| 10th Grade Students | 293 |
| 11th Grade Students | 315 |
| 12th Grade Students | 300 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 40 |
| Hispanic | 226 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 280 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,003 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,933 |
| Female | 1,759 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 289 | 14.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 123 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 137 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 70 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 129 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 |
| Student Support Services | 11 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 64 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,587,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $18,026,000 | 42.3% |
| Property Tax | $11,605,000 | 27.3% |
| General Sales Tax | $2,009,000 | 4.7% |
| Public Utility Tax | $616,000 | 1.4% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $790,000 | 1.9% |
| All Other Taxes | $24,000 | 0.06% |
| Other School Systems | $1,107,000 | 2.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $12,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $75,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $760,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $111,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $43,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $16,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $291,000 | 0.7% |
| Private Contributions | $487,000 | 1.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $72,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $21,652,000 | 50.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,321,000 | 45.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,790,000 | 4.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $41,000 | 0.10% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $28,000 | 0.07% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $39,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $20,000 | 0.05% |
| Transportation Programs | $75,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $338,000 | 0.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,909,000 | 6.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $888,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $281,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $23,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $60,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $871,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $702,000 | 1.6% |
| Direct - Other | $75,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $36,360,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $23,447,000 | 64.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,363,000 | 31.3% |
| Student Support | $1,777,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,562,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $605,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $2,291,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,169,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,089,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Support Services | $870,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,550,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $1,550,000 | 3.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 288 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 56 | 4.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fort Dodge Community School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 4,034
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 289
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
945 South 18th St
Fort Dodge, IA Public | PK-4 | 344 | 14.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2420 14th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA Public | PK-4 | 251 | 11.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DUNCOMBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
615 North 16th St
Fort Dodge, IA Public | KG-4 | 296 | 11.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FAIR OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA Public | 5-6 | 538 | 13.4 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FEELHAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1300 14th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA Public | PK-4 | 247 | 14.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FORT DODGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
819 North 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA Public | 9-12 | 1,147 | 12.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GORDON WILLARD ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA Public | 9-12 | 56 | 11.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA Public | PK-4 | 130 | 10.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PHILLIPS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA Public | 7-8 | 515 | 12.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA Public | PK-4 | 168 | 12.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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