Ames Community School District

The Ames Community School District consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade in the Ames, Iowa area. The district's schools display a range of performance, with some standout institutions like Fellows Elementary School and Ames High School leading the way, while others like Edwards Elementary and Sawyer Elementary lag behind.

Fellows Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating and over 80% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, Ames High School and Ames Middle School both hold 3-star ratings, but still perform well, with high graduation rates and strong test scores. The district's investment in early childhood education is evident in the high per-student spending at Northwood Pre-School.

While the Ames Community School District overall performs well, there are some areas of concern, such as the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools and the socioeconomic diversity within the district, with some schools serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The district may need to address these issues to ensure all students receive a high-quality education and have the opportunity to succeed.