Fellows Elementary School vs. Edwards Elementary School
Should I attend Fellows Elementary School or Edwards 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
Fellows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
518 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#512 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
66
Grade 1 Students
69
61
Grade 2 Students
89
85
Grade 3 Students
99
64
Grade 4 Students
88
68
Grade 5 Students
83
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
59%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%