Ames Comm School District
School District · Ames, Iowa
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Ames Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ames Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fellows Elementary School
Ames · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mitchell Elementary School
Ames · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edwards Elementary School
Ames · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#256 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,372
+$350 vs Iowa median
District size
4,735 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Ames Comm School District ranks #256 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Ames Comm School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fellows Elementary School (6.3/10), Mitchell Elementary School (6.3/10), and Edwards Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ames Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fellows Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mitchell Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Edwards Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Ames Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Meeker Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sawyer Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ames High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ames Comm School District
Ames Comm School District is a Ames, Iowa school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,735 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $13,372 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Ames Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fellows Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ames Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 80.1% and ELA proficiency of 79.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ames Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ames Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Ames Comm School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Ames
- Total Enrollment
- 4,735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 330
- District spending per student
- $13,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ames Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Ames Comm School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District's district-level spending was $13,372 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ames Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ames Comm School District is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ames Comm School District?
Fellows Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ames Comm School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ames Comm School District?
Across schools in Ames Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ames Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Ames Comm School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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