Edwards Elementary School

Summary:

Edwards Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ames, Iowa, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Ames Community School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 63.78% White, 13.56% African American, 10.44% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 6.22% two or more races.

Edwards Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Ames Community School District and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.7% of 3rd graders at Edwards Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62.9% for the district and 64.2% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.3 students per teacher over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Edwards Elementary School has a strong track record, its ranking among Iowa elementary schools has fluctuated in recent years, dropping to 288th out of 557 schools in 2023-2024. This may be due to changes in the school's demographics and student population. Nearby schools, such as Ballard West Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate School, and Gilbert Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality educational environment in the Ames community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 820 Miller Ave
       Ames, IA  50014


(515) 239-3760

District: Ames Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,690 Help


Students who attend Edwards Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ames Middle School
High:    Ames High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.8%
African American:
13.6%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edwards Elementary School ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ames Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), African American (13.6%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School is 14.3. 4 elementary schools in the Ames Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwards Elementary School is $12,690, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Ames Community School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Ames Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ames Community School District 132nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edwards Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 41.68 441st 626 29.6%
2013 63.93 231st 624 63.0%
2014 78.20 75th 603 87.6%
2015 79.98 64th 616 89.6%
2016 71.94 149th 599 75.1%
2017 75.31 113th 574 80.3%
2018 76.64 96th 567 83.1%
2019 36.64 426th 603 29.4%
2021 62.49 215th 567 62.1%
2022 71.08 162nd 574 71.8%
2023 54.60 287th 565 49.2%
2024 56.17 288th 557 48.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Edwards Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edwards 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 7 39 12 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1989 252 10 43 14 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1990 267 11 30 18 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 235 10 35 10 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 254 18 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1993 262 17 42 6 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 245 18 30 7 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 241 20 29 8 2 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 241 20 29 8 2 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 233 21 37 11 2 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 241 19 41 16 2 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 217 12 37 15 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 248 25 31 13 1 n/a n/a -15 303
2001 219 26 27 19 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 222 21 25 6 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 222 21 25 6 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 218 11 26 14 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 220 13 30 17 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 136 47 46 26 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 147 44 29 26 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 167 29 35 23 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 171 31 34 26 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 169 43 28 32 0 0 10 0 282
2011 166 44 30 37 0 0 11 0 288
2012 173 44 22 26 0 0 10 0 275
2013 197 38 23 31 0 0 14 0 303
2014 189 37 22 29 0 0 12 0 289
2015 251 36 34 43 1 0 19 0 384
2016 251 32 31 47 0 0 22 0 383
2017 231 36 27 26 0 0 22 0 342
2018 259 49 34 28 0 0 26 0 396
2019 243 47 31 33 0 1 27 0 382
2020 260 49 32 28 1 1 27 0 398
2021 238 60 33 32 1 0 28 0 392
2022 258 55 34 38 0 0 30 0 415
2023 287 61 27 47 0 0 28 0 450

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 Edwards Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 15.8 18.6 21.7
1989 319 14.6 21.8 18.8
1990 326 15.1 21.5 18.1
1991 290 14.0 20.7 20
1992 307 14.0 21.9 23.1
1993 327 14.0 23.4 19.9
1994 301 14.0 21.5 20.3
1995 300 14.0 21.4 22
1996 300 14.0 21.4 22
1997 304 15.0 20.3 25.3
1998 319 15.0 21.3 22.3
1999 283 14.5 19.5 27.9
2000 303 15.3 19.8 24.2
2001 293 15.9 18.4 22.5
2002 275 23.7 11.6 14.9
2003 275 23.7 11.6 14.9
2004 270 22.9 11.8 18.1
2005 280 18.0 15.6 17.5
2006 256 15.9 16.1 45.7
2007 248 20.4 12.2 52.8
2008 254 20.4 12.5 28.3
2009 262 20.0 13.1 39.3
2010 282 20.9 13.4 31.9
2011 288 18.0 16.0 32.3
2012 275 19.0 14.4 42.9
2013 303 20.2 14.9 40.3
2014 289 24.2 11.9 42.9
2015 384 29.0 13.2 36.5
2016 383 28.0 13.6 39.2
2017 342 26.0 13.1 35.1
2018 396 28.4 13.9 35.6
2019 382 29.0 13.1 37.7
2020 398 29.4 13.5 31.9
2021 392 29.3 13.3 33.7
2022 415 32.4 12.7 29.6
2023 450 31.4 14.3 38.4

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 Edwards Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 15.8 18.6 21.7
1989 319 14.6 21.8 18.8
1990 326 15.1 21.5 18.1
1991 290 14.0 20.7 20
1992 307 14.0 21.9 23.1
1993 327 14.0 23.4 19.9
1994 301 14.0 21.5 20.3
1995 300 14.0 21.4 22
1996 300 14.0 21.4 22
1997 304 15.0 20.3 25.3
1998 319 15.0 21.3 22.3
1999 283 14.5 19.5 27.9
2000 303 15.3 19.8 24.2
2001 293 15.9 18.4 22.5
2002 275 23.7 11.6 14.9
2003 275 23.7 11.6 14.9
2004 270 22.9 11.8 18.1
2005 280 18.0 15.6 17.5
2006 256 15.9 16.1 45.7
2007 248 20.4 12.2 52.8
2008 254 20.4 12.5 28.3
2009 262 20.0 13.1 39.3
2010 282 20.9 13.4 31.9
2011 288 18.0 16.0 32.3
2012 275 19.0 14.4 42.9
2013 303 20.2 14.9 40.3
2014 289 24.2 11.9 42.9
2015 384 29.0 13.2 36.5
2016 383 28.0 13.6 39.2
2017 342 26.0 13.1 35.1
2018 396 28.4 13.9 35.6
2019 382 29.0 13.1 37.7
2020 398 29.4 13.5 31.9
2021 392 29.3 13.3 33.7
2022 415 32.4 12.7 29.6
2023 450 31.4 14.3 38.4

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 Edwards Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $743 (5.9%) $11,949 (94.2%) $12,690

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwards Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 426th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 287th of 565 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edwards Elementary School)56.373.4
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ames Community School District)67.871.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwards Elementary School)64.675.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ames Community School District)74.576
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards Elementary School)65.276.7
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ames Community School District)72.381.5
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edwards Elementary School)69.671.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ames Community School District)70.677.2
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards Elementary School)61.264.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ames Community School District)72.773
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edwards Elementary School)65.763.2
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ames Community School District)73.469.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382450
 17.8%
African American4761
 29.8%
American Indian00
Asian3127
 12.9%
Hispanic3347
 42.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White243287
 18.1%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%38.4%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edwards Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Edwards Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ames Middle School
High : Ames High School

Edwards Elementary School ranks 288th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Edwards Elementary School are 64% White, 14% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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