Summary:
The 50010 zip code area of Ames, Iowa is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade: Fellows Elementary School, Meeker Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School, and Northwood Pre-School. These schools serve the diverse community within the Ames Community School District.
Among the 4 schools, Fellows Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Iowa. Its students excel academically, with 89.7% of 5th-graders proficient or better in mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Meeker Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School also perform well, but not to the same degree as Fellows.
One area of concern across all 4 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools vary in their free and reduced lunch rates, from 25.1% at Fellows Elementary to 50.68% at Mitchell Elementary, indicating differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. The district may want to investigate these factors and implement strategies to address the attendance and equity challenges across the schools.
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