Top Rankings
Ames Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,701 students in Ames Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Ames Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
4,701 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ames Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
349 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
553 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
478 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
2,959 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
63%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
249
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
323
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
357
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
351
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
341
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
335
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
337
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
361
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
366
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
321
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,832 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,019 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,832
$16,468
Spending / Student
$26,019
$16,042
Best Ames Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fellows Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3765
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3765
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Miller Ave
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-3760
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-3760
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3521 Jewel Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3775
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3775
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Ames High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Ridgewood Drive
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0600
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #55.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4316 Ontario St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3790
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3790
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Ames Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #77.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3770
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3770
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470
Grades: PK-K
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,701 students.
What is the rank of Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District is ranked #134 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ames Comm School District?
63% of Ames Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ames Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,019 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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