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#711 of 1,280 schools in IA
Edwards Elementary School
Elementary School · Ames Comm School District · Ames, IA
An Ames Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
820 Miller Ave, Ames, IA 50014
- Math 75% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edwards Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Edwards Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ames), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,372
Median home value
$312,700
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Ames Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Fellows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| St Cecilia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ames Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edwards Elementary School is listed in Ames Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edwards Elementary School
Edwards Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ames, IA, part of Ames Comm School District, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edwards Elementary School
What grades does Edwards Elementary School serve?
Edwards Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edwards Elementary School rank in IA?
Edwards Elementary School ranks #711 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Edwards Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edwards Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edwards Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edwards Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edwards Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edwards Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edwards Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edwards Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edwards Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Edwards Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Story County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (515) 239-3760
- Area population (ZIP 50014)
- 31,429
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 23.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50014; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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