Summary:
The Ames, Iowa school district consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.
Fellows Elementary School is a standout, consistently earning a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting test scores significantly above the district and state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math. Ames High School, the only high school in the district, also performs well, with test scores above the state average in English Language Arts and Math, and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ames Middle School achieves test scores above the state average in most subjects and grade levels.
The Ames Community School District has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 26.52% at Fellows Elementary to 46.21% at Mitchell Elementary. The district's spending per student varies, with the highest being $19,833 at Northwood Pre-School and the lowest being $11,412 at Ames Middle School.
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