Serving 489 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fellows Elementary School serves the northwest part of Ames, IA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fellows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fellows Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fellows Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fellows Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
5%
7%
White
57%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Little Cyclones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fellows Elementary School's ranking?
Fellows Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fellows Elementary School often compared to?
Fellows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwards Elementary School, Sawyer Elementary School, Meeker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Fellows Elementary School?
489 students attend Fellows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fellows Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fellows Elementary School?
Fellows Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fellows Elementary School offer ?
Fellows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fellows Elementary School part of?
Fellows Elementary School is part of Ames Comm School District.
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