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Ames Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
8
Schools
4,645
Students
$22,342
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
32.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ames Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 4,645 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,342 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edwards Elementary SchoolKG–05450
Fellows Elementary SchoolKG–05528
Meeker Elementary SchoolKG–05351
Mitchell Elementary SchoolKG–05290
Northwood Pre-SchoolPK–KG254
Sawyer Elementary SchoolKG–05367
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ames Middle School06–081,002
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ames High School09–121,403
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,342+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
58%
State
34.5%
Local (property tax)
57.7%
Federal
7.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,645
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,342 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,645 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ames Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ames Comm School District spend per student?
Ames Comm School District spends $22,342 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ames Comm School District?
32% of students in Ames Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ames Comm School District?
No, Ames Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ames Comm School District serve?
Ames Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ames Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ames Comm School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.