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Duncombe Elementary School vs. Cooper Elementary School

Should you attend Duncombe Elementary School or Cooper Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Duncombe Elementary School
1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Cooper Elementary School
2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 454 students in grades 1-5, Duncombe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 238 students in grades 1-5, Cooper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
454 students
238 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Duncombe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cooper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Duncombe Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cooper Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Duncombe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cooper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Duncombe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cooper Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1112 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1051 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Duncombe Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cooper Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duncombe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cooper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duncombe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cooper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Duncombe Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cooper Elementary School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
94
47
Grade 2 Students
86
41
Grade 3 Students
101
51
Grade 4 Students
83
49
Grade 5 Students
90
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cooper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cooper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cooper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
50%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cooper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Duncombe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cooper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Dodge Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Duncombe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cooper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Duncombe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cooper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Duncombe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cooper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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