Fellows Elementary School

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Fellows Elementary School ranks 97 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fellows 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 consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking of 97 out of 557 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fellows Elementary School's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5, which is lower than nearby schools like Edwards Elementary (14.3) and Sawyer Elementary (12.4). Additionally, Fellows Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.52%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Mitchell Elementary (46.21%) and Edwards Elementary (38.44%).

When compared to nearby schools, Fellows Elementary stands out for its consistent academic excellence, as evidenced by its high ISASP test scores, and its efficient allocation of resources, as shown by its low student-teacher ratio. These factors contribute to the school's strong performance and reputation within the Ames Community School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010

(515) 239-3765

District: Ames Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,124

Students who attend Fellows Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ames Middle School
High:	Ames High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 518

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Asian:

14.7%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fellows Elementary School ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ames Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.54. (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 Fellows Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ames Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Asian (14.7%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ames Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fellows Elementary School is 13.3. 4 elementary schools in the Ames Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fellows Elementary School employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fellows Elementary School is $12,124. 4 elementary schools in the Ames Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Ames Community School District:

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

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Rank History for Fellows Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	89.66	3^rd	626	99.5%
2013	91.54	1^st	624	99.8%
2014	85.25	25^th	603	95.9%
2015	85.87	24^th	616	96.1%
2016	88.86	6^th	599	99.0%
2017	90.34	6^th	574	99.0%
2018	90.37	4^th	567	99.3%
2019	81.23	83^rd	603	86.2%
2021	80.25	83^rd	567	85.4%
2022	86.17	37^th	574	93.6%
2023	79.78	80^th	565	85.8%
2024	76.54	97^th	557	82.6%

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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 Fellows Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	366	2	22	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1989	356	6	31	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1990	353	7	62	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1991	362	9	61	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1992	384	7	60	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	465
1993	396	10	57	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
1994	388	11	50	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
1995	387	15	47	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	467
1996	387	15	47	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	467
1997	416	17	43	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
1998	382	12	41	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	445
1999	392	12	45	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2000	421	12	37	5	1	n/a	n/a	-25	451
2001	389	17	44	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2002	359	24	42	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
2003	359	24	42	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
2004	364	25	49	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
2005	344	29	53	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2006	339	27	65	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
2007	366	26	61	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2008	361	21	64	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	464
2009	357	20	64	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	459
2010	345	18	66	15	0	0	19	0	463
2011	342	19	58	21	0	0	22	0	462
2012	346	20	54	19	0	0	19	0	458
2013	340	25	64	20	0	0	18	0	467
2014	355	29	74	19	0	0	20	0	497
2015	306	33	80	24	0	0	20	0	463
2016	314	36	102	30	0	0	25	0	507
2017	326	29	117	25	0	0	28	0	525
2018	336	30	118	33	0	0	36	0	553
2019	361	31	126	41	0	0	39	0	598
2020	361	30	112	38	0	0	36	0	577
2021	295	36	97	33	0	0	34	0	495
2022	304	34	96	38	3	1	42	0	518
2023	307	29	93	55	2	0	42	0	528
2024	315	29	76	60	2	0	35	1	518

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fellows Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	396	21.5	18.4	9.8
1989	401	21.5	18.6	8.7
1990	434	23.0	18.8	12
1991	441	25.0	17.6	16.8
1992	465	23.0	20.2	0.6
1993	480	22.5	21.3	15.6
1994	462	26.0	17.8	14.1
1995	467	26.5	17.6	12.6
1996	467	26.5	17.6	12.6
1997	486	26.3	18.5	13.6
1998	445	27.1	16.4	11
1999	455	27.5	16.5	12.7
2000	451	27.5	16.4	10.1
2001	455	19.5	23.3	11
2002	430	35.4	12.1	13.7
2003	430	35.4	12.1	13.7
2004	446	35.8	12.5	18.8
2005	431	36.8	11.7	14.8
2006	443	36.7	12.1	17.2
2007	469	32.8	14.3	16.8
2008	464	32.6	14.2	13.6
2009	459	36.3	12.6	15
2010	463	34.1	13.5	11.7
2011	462	35.3	13.0	11
2012	458	33.4	13.7	15.1
2013	467	33.4	13.9	20.1
2014	497	32.4	15.3	19.3
2015	463	32.0	14.4	18.1
2016	507	32.0	15.8	20.7
2017	525	35.5	14.7	21.9
2018	553	37.4	14.7	18.1
2019	598	35.5	16.8	21.4
2020	577	39.7	14.5	18.9
2021	495	40.5	12.2	19.2
2022	518	41.9	12.3	21
2023	528	41.9	12.5	26.5
2024	518	38.7	13.3	25.1

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 Fellows Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	396	21.5	18.4	9.8
1989	401	21.5	18.6	8.7
1990	434	23.0	18.8	12
1991	441	25.0	17.6	16.8
1992	465	23.0	20.2	0.6
1993	480	22.5	21.3	15.6
1994	462	26.0	17.8	14.1
1995	467	26.5	17.6	12.6
1996	467	26.5	17.6	12.6
1997	486	26.3	18.5	13.6
1998	445	27.1	16.4	11
1999	455	27.5	16.5	12.7
2000	451	27.5	16.4	10.1
2001	455	19.5	23.3	11
2002	430	35.4	12.1	13.7
2003	430	35.4	12.1	13.7
2004	446	35.8	12.5	18.8
2005	431	36.8	11.7	14.8
2006	443	36.7	12.1	17.2
2007	469	32.8	14.3	16.8
2008	464	32.6	14.2	13.6
2009	459	36.3	12.6	15
2010	463	34.1	13.5	11.7
2011	462	35.3	13.0	11
2012	458	33.4	13.7	15.1
2013	467	33.4	13.9	20.1
2014	497	32.4	15.3	19.3
2015	463	32.0	14.4	18.1
2016	507	32.0	15.8	20.7
2017	525	35.5	14.7	21.9
2018	553	37.4	14.7	18.1
2019	598	35.5	16.8	21.4
2020	577	39.7	14.5	18.9
2021	495	40.5	12.2	19.2
2022	518	41.9	12.3	21
2023	528	41.9	12.5	26.5
2024	518	38.7	13.3	25.1

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 Fellows Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$816 (6.7%)	$11,308 (93.3%)	$12,124

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fellows Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 80^th of 565 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fellows Elementary School)	81.4	75.9	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ames Community School District)	67.8	71.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fellows Elementary School)	79.4	86.7	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ames Community School District)	74.5	76	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fellows Elementary School)	84.2	85.4	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ames Community School District)	72.3	81.5	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fellows Elementary School)	83.2	85.4	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ames Community School District)	70.6	77.2	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fellows Elementary School)	85.3	83.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ames Community School District)	72.7	73	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fellows Elementary School)	85.3	80.7	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ames Community School District)	73.4	69.7	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	598	528	11.7%
African American	31	29	6.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	126	93	26.2%
Hispanic	41	55	34.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	361	307	15%
Two or More Races	39	42	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.4%	26.5%	5.1%

Schools Near Fellows 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fellows Elementary School	Public	K-5	1235 20th St.	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 239-3765	518	39	13.3	25.1%	315 (60.8%)	29 (5.6%)	60 (11.6%)	76 (14.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)	76.5	97^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.6%		79.8	80^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.8%	17	54.8	87.8	91.0		75.3	84.1	91.0		89.9	$12,124	$816	$11,308
Northwood Pre-School	Public	PK-K	3012 Duff Avenue	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 268-2470	249	11	22.7	37.8%	135 (54.2%)	29 (11.6%)	34 (13.7%)	25 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.4%)								(n/a)										$19,833	$304	$19,530
Meeker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 20th Street	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3770	365	31	11.6	38.6%	269 (73.7%)	22 (6.0%)	35 (9.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.5%)	63.8	216^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.5	322^nd of 565 public elementary schools	43.0%	106	73.3	69.0	79.3		75.6	69.0	77.6		82.8	$13,221	$1,032	$12,190
Sawyer Elementary School	Public	K-5	4316 Ontario St	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3790	375	31	12.2	35.2%	256 (68.3%)	30 (8.0%)	40 (10.7%)	19 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.0%)	52.9	313^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.8%		42.7	379^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.9%	66	43.5	71.7	76.9		68.1	73.3	72.3		73.8	$11,702	$347	$11,356
Edwards Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Miller Ave	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3760	439	34	13.1	43.1%	254 (57.9%)	75 (17.1%)	47 (10.7%)	28 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.0%)	56.2	288^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.3%		54.6	287^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.2%	1	81.7	68.7	72.6		80.0	67.5	71.0		64.5	$12,690	$743	$11,949
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3521 Jewel Dr	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3775	296	24	12.3	50.7%	166 (56.1%)	48 (16.2%)	47 (15.9%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.8%)	66.2	189^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.1%		78.5	99^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.5%	90	60.0	81.6	83.3		57.5	83.7	81.3		77.1	$12,211	$780	$11,433
Gilbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	109 Rothmoor	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 232-3744	408	24	16.7	11.5%	340 (83.3%)	6 (1.5%)	23 (5.6%)	17 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$12,378	$377	$12,000
Gilbert Intermediate School	Public	3-5	103 Mathews Dr	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-3748	358	21	16.7	10.1%	304 (84.9%)	7 (2.0%)	16 (4.5%)	19 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	92.8	4^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.3%		91	7^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.8%	3	90.6	92.7	87.8		94.9	95.5	91.9		87.8	$11,603	$317	$11,285
United Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	1284 U Ave	Boone	50036	Boone County	United Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 432-5319	331	26	12.8	19.0%	297 (89.7%)	7 (2.1%)	19 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	24.5	458^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.8%		51.2	319^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.5%	139	48.3	57.1	73.0	53.8	51.7	57.1	64.9	53.8	48.6	$14,969	$674	$14,296
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	925 H Ave	Nevada	50201	Story County	Nevada Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 382-2383	646	46	14.1	36.5%	545 (84.4%)	3 (0.5%)	70 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	73.1	124^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.7%		87	28^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.0%	96	64.2	79.5			89.9	89.7				$11,518	$1,130	$10,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Fellows Elementary School

What district is Fellows Elementary School in?

Ames Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Fellows Elementary School?

Students at Fellows Elementary School are 61% White, 15% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Fellows Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Ames Middle School
High : Ames High School

How many students attend Fellows Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 518 students attended Fellows Elementary School.

Is Fellows Elementary School a good school?

Fellows Elementary School ranks 97^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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