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Fort Dodge Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
7
Schools
3,527
Students
$16,228
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
60.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fort Dodge Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,527 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,228 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Butler Elementary School01–05379
Cooper Elementary School01–05252
Duncombe Elementary School01–05461
Early Childhood CenterPK–KG385
Feelhaver Elementary School01–05219
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fort Dodge Middle School06–08759
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fort Dodge High School09–121,072
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,228+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
31%
State
48.2%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal
20.4%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,527
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Dodge Comm School District?
Fort Dodge Comm School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,527 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fort Dodge Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fort Dodge Comm School District spend per student?
Fort Dodge Comm School District spends $16,228 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fort Dodge Comm School District?
61% of students in Fort Dodge Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fort Dodge Comm School District?
No, Fort Dodge Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fort Dodge Comm School District serve?
Fort Dodge Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fort Dodge Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fort Dodge Comm School District is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.