In 2021, new school index scores and rating categories have been calculated. However, for this year, the ESSA support status is being carried forward from 2019. To learn more about changes to the ISPP, click here
About
Superintendent
Paula Vincent
Enrollment
4,421
Grade Levels
KG, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Demographics
Student Subgroups 
PERFORMANCE IN EACH AREA
The Overall Score in the table below is calculated using 2021 data. However, for this year, the Comprehensive Status, Targeted Status and ESSA Support Status are being carried forward from 2019. New schools in 2020 or 2021 will have a blank Comprehensive Status/Targeted Status/ESSA Support Status.
Schools
| Name | Grades Served |
Comprehensive Status |
Targeted Status |
ESSA Support Year |
Overall Score/Rating |
| Ames High School |
High 09, 10, 11, 12 |
Met | Targeted | Targeted Year 2 | 55.90 Commendable |
| Ames Middle School |
Middle 06, 07, 08 |
Met | Targeted | Targeted Year 2 | 54.72 Acceptable |
| Edwards Elementary School |
Elementary KG, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Met | Targeted | Targeted Year 1 | 61.00 High Performing |
| Fellows Elementary School |
Elementary KG, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Met | Targeted | Targeted Year 1 | 64.45 High Performing |
| Meeker Elementary School |
Elementary KG, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Met | Targeted | Targeted Year 1 | 51.07 Acceptable |
| Mitchell Elementary School |
Elementary KG, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Met | Met | No Support Required | 59.55 Commendable |
| Northwood Pre-School |
Elementary KG |
Met | Met | No Support Required | 57.61 Commendable |
| Sawyer Elementary School |
Elementary KG, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Not-Met | Targeted | Targeted Year 1 | 52.00 Acceptable |