Fellows Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fellows Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fellows Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fellows Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fellows Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
59%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fellows Elementary School's ranking?
Fellows Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fellows Elementary School often compared to?
Fellows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sawyer Elementary School, Edwards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Fellows Elementary School?
518 students attend Fellows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fellows Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fellows Elementary School?
Fellows Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
What school district is Fellows Elementary School part of?
Fellows Elementary School is part of Ames Comm School District.
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