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Edwards Elementary School

PublicGrades 0–5
Ames, Iowa · Ames Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students436
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch45%
Title INo
Edwards
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
436
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
45%+2.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Edwards Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Ames, Iowa. The school enrolls 436 students. It is part of the Ames Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAmes Comm School District
County19169
CityAmes
ZIP50014
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190354000052

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment436
White55.5%
Hispanic / Latino11.2%
Black / African American17.7%
Asian8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
55.5%
Hispanic
11.2%
Black
17.7%
Asian
8.7%
Two+
6.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %45%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)