Feelhaver Elementary School

Q: Is Feelhaver Elementary School a good school?

Feelhaver Elementary School ranks 362 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Feelhaver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serving 219 students in grades 1-5. The school consistently outperforms the Fort Dodge Community School District and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores, with 5th-grade students scoring 79.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the district's 57.2% and the state's 69%.

Feelhaver Elementary has a slightly higher spending per student ($15,454 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like Butler Elementary ($15,434) and Duncombe Elementary ($15,271). This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, which has remained consistent over the years. However, other nearby schools, such as Taft Elementary in the Humboldt Community School District, also demonstrate high academic achievement, with significantly higher test scores than the state average.

While Feelhaver Elementary stands out among the nearby schools, it is important to note that the differences in student demographics, such as racial makeup and free/reduced lunch rates, may not be the sole factors contributing to the school's success. Further investigation would be needed to fully understand the reasons behind Feelhaver's strong performance and the potential challenges faced by other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 1-5

1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 574-5680

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,454

Students who attend Feelhaver Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fort Dodge Middle School
High:	Fort Dodge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Feelhaver Elementary School ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Feelhaver Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Fort Dodge Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fort Dodge Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Feelhaver Elementary School is 17.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Feelhaver Elementary School employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Feelhaver Elementary School is $15,454, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Feelhaver Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Dodge Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dodge Community School District 300^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Feelhaver Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	47.18	403^rd	626	35.6%
2013	40.71	452^nd	624	27.6%
2014	35.14	474^th	603	21.4%
2015	19.90	529^th	616	14.1%
2016	22.79	506^th	599	15.5%
2017	45.66	381^st	574	33.6%
2018	30.68	445^th	567	21.5%
2019	35.23	442^nd	603	26.7%
2021	19.60	479^th	567	15.5%
2022	27.20	458^th	574	20.2%
2023	34.69	430^th	565	23.9%
2024	45.31	362^nd	557	35.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Feelhaver Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	237	20	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1989	244	24	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1990	258	25	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1991	230	26	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1992	239	27	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1993	236	28	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1994	218	34	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1995	213	39	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
1996	213	39	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
1997	230	47	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1998	208	36	9	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1999	184	42	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	240
2000	208	37	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	-22	237
2001	185	29	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2002	178	27	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2003	178	27	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2004	198	27	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2005	181	36	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2006	175	35	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2007	193	36	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2008	190	38	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2009	198	48	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2010	184	31	1	17	0	0	14	0	247
2011	171	26	0	9	1	0	18	0	225
2012	182	23	0	7	1	3	11	0	227
2013	198	17	1	8	0	2	14	0	240
2014	194	20	1	12	0	3	10	0	240
2015	189	25	0	10	0	2	12	0	238
2016	198	20	1	17	0	0	9	0	245
2017	177	18	1	20	1	0	9	0	226
2018	176	25	2	22	0	0	8	0	233
2019	188	17	2	15	0	0	4	0	226
2020	201	8	4	14	1	0	15	0	243
2021	182	6	2	12	2	0	16	0	220
2022	184	9	2	13	2	0	17	0	227
2023	180	5	2	17	0	0	15	0	219
2024	175	9	2	18	1	0	16	0	221

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Feelhaver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	15.5	16.7	15.4
1989	270	1.6	168.7	11.9
1990	285	16.7	17.0	12.6
1991	258	13.8	18.6	25.2
1992	273	15.0	18.2	27.1
1993	270	11.0	24.5	27.8
1994	260	12.8	20.3	31.5
1995	258	13.5	19.1	18.6
1996	258	13.5	19.1	18.6
1997	286	16.7	17.1	21.3
1998	260	13.1	19.8	19.6
1999	240	16.6	14.5	40.8
2000	237	12.0	19.8	37.5
2001	229	12.0	19.1	37.6
2002	223	16.5	13.5	34.5
2003	223	16.5	13.5	34.5
2004	237	15.2	15.6	40.1
2005	231	16.0	14.4	46.3
2006	222	17.0	13.1	45
2007	246	14.0	17.6	43.1
2008	235	34.6	6.8	51.5
2009	257	16.0	16.1	46.7
2010	247	17.0	14.5	55.1
2011	225	13.0	17.3	56
2012	227	15.9	14.2	57.7
2013	240	15.7	15.2	63.8
2014	240	15.8	15.1	60
2015	238	16.0	14.8	60.5
2016	245	17.0	14.4	60.4
2017	226	16.0	14.1	48.2
2018	233	14.7	15.8	48.1
2019	226	14.4	15.6	43.4
2020	243	14.5	16.7	41.2
2021	220	14.5	15.1	37.3
2022	227	14.5	15.6	41
2023	219	13.5	16.1	37
2024	221	12.4	17.8	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Feelhaver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	15.5	16.7	15.4
1989	270	1.6	168.7	11.9
1990	285	16.7	17.0	12.6
1991	258	13.8	18.6	25.2
1992	273	15.0	18.2	27.1
1993	270	11.0	24.5	27.8
1994	260	12.8	20.3	31.5
1995	258	13.5	19.1	18.6
1996	258	13.5	19.1	18.6
1997	286	16.7	17.1	21.3
1998	260	13.1	19.8	19.6
1999	240	16.6	14.5	40.8
2000	237	12.0	19.8	37.5
2001	229	12.0	19.1	37.6
2002	223	16.5	13.5	34.5
2003	223	16.5	13.5	34.5
2004	237	15.2	15.6	40.1
2005	231	16.0	14.4	46.3
2006	222	17.0	13.1	45
2007	246	14.0	17.6	43.1
2008	235	34.6	6.8	51.5
2009	257	16.0	16.1	46.7
2010	247	17.0	14.5	55.1
2011	225	13.0	17.3	56
2012	227	15.9	14.2	57.7
2013	240	15.7	15.2	63.8
2014	240	15.8	15.1	60
2015	238	16.0	14.8	60.5
2016	245	17.0	14.4	60.4
2017	226	16.0	14.1	48.2
2018	233	14.7	15.8	48.1
2019	226	14.4	15.6	43.4
2020	243	14.5	16.7	41.2
2021	220	14.5	15.1	37.3
2022	227	14.5	15.6	41
2023	219	13.5	16.1	37
2024	221	12.4	17.8	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Feelhaver Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,136 (7.4%)	$14,318 (92.6%)	$15,454

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Feelhaver Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 442^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 430^th of 565 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Feelhaver Elementary School)	78	54.5	23.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	55.3	44.8	10.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Feelhaver Elementary School)	51.2	68.2	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	54.5	54.4	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Feelhaver Elementary School)	63.8	76.9	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	62.8	61.8	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Feelhaver Elementary School)	59.6	76.9	17.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	53.4	52.4	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	219	3.1%
African American	17	5	70.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	15	17	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	180	4.3%
Two or More Races	4	15	275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.4%	37%	6.4%

Schools Near Feelhaver Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Feelhaver Elementary School	Public	1-5	1300 14th Ave N	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5680	221	12	17.8	36.2%	175 (79.2%)	9 (4.1%)	18 (8.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)	45.3	362^nd of 557 public elementary schools	35.0%		34.7	430^th of 565 public elementary schools	23.9%	68	48.6	70.5	79.5	62.9	68.2	72.7	59.1	$15,454	$1,136	$14,318
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	454	31	14.8	70.3%	228 (50.2%)	37 (8.1%)	115 (25.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	64 (14.1%)	6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%		14.6	507^th of 565 public elementary schools	10.3%	22	39.2	57.3	49.4	43.3	49.3	43.7	28.7	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463
Cooper Elementary School	Public	1-5	2420 14th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5602	238	18	13.1	46.2%	178 (74.8%)	14 (5.9%)	22 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.7%)	14.4	491^st of 557 public elementary schools	11.8%		23.4	469^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.0%	22	35.4	51.2	64.6	60.4	53.5	51.1	38.3	$18,249	$1,339	$16,910
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	104 So. 17th St.	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5740	382	26	14.7	44.8%	262 (68.6%)	22 (5.8%)	51 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	44 (11.5%)								(n/a)
Butler Elementary School	Public	1-5	945 South 18th Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5882	344	27	12.8	69.2%	218 (63.4%)	32 (9.3%)	53 (15.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (10.5%)	7.3	525^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.7%		5.7	540^th of 565 public elementary schools	4.4%	15	40.0	47.7	48.7	55.4	36.9	51.3	35.9	$15,434	$1,605	$13,830
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Pierce Street	Barnum	50518	Webster County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 542-3211	440	27	16.1	34.8%	405 (92.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)								(n/a)								$12,033	$373	$11,659
Clyde D Mease Elementary School	Public	PK-K	23 3rd St No	Dakota City	50529	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3578	142	7	21.1	37.3%	122 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)								$13,645	$431	$13,214
Taft Elementary School	Public	1-4	612 2nd Ave North	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3216	415	35	11.9	38.6%	348 (83.9%)	5 (1.2%)	49 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	79.1	77^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.2%		89.5	14^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.5%	63	72.3	87.2		84.2	88.8			$12,984	$826	$12,158
Eagle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	425 North Fort	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 448-3126	443	37	12.0	55.3%	230 (51.9%)	7 (1.6%)	187 (42.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	33.4	425^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.7%		16.5	499^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.7%	74	56.3	60.3		81.3	51.7			$12,163	$848	$11,316
Southeast Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3116 Zearing Ave	Farnhamville	50538	Calhoun County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 370-2861	238	17	13.6	44.5%	217 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Feelhaver Elementary School

How many students attend Feelhaver Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Feelhaver Elementary School.

Is Feelhaver Elementary School a good school?

Feelhaver Elementary School ranks 362^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Feelhaver Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Feelhaver Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Dodge Middle School
High : Fort Dodge High School

What is the racial makeup of Feelhaver Elementary School?

Students at Feelhaver Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Feelhaver Elementary School in?

Fort Dodge Community School District

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