Edwards Elementary School vs. Fellows Elementary School
Should I attend Edwards Elementary School or Fellows Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Fellows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 415 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fellows Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
415 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#248 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
90
Grade 1 Students
61
69
Grade 2 Students
85
89
Grade 3 Students
64
99
Grade 4 Students
68
88
Grade 5 Students
71
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
18%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
62%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%