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Edwards Elementary School vs. Fellows Elementary School

Should you attend Edwards Elementary School or Fellows 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.

School Overview

School
Edwards Elementary School
820 Miller Ave
Ames, IA 50014
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Fellows Elementary School
1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Fellows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 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 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fellows Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
439 students
518 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edwards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fellows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edwards Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fellows Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edwards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fellows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ames Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fellows Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ames Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#538 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#176 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edwards 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 Fellows Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
81%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ames Comm 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 Fellows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ames Comm 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 Fellows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ames Comm 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 Fellows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edwards Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fellows Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
82
Grade 1 Students
73
93
Grade 2 Students
80
90
Grade 3 Students
65
76
Grade 4 Students
84
86
Grade 5 Students
65
91

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 Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fellows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fellows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fellows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fellows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fellows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ames Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fellows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fellows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fellows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ames Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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