FAIRMEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fairmeadows Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the West Des Moines Comm School District school district, located in West Des Moines, IA with about 566 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Fairmeadows Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fairmeadows Elementary School, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the West Des Moines Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on developing the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit among young learners.
The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, often highlighted by active parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes individualized instruction. By leveraging resources provided by the West Des Moines district, Fairmeadows strives to prepare students for future success by building a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, and character development. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, ensuring that students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Fairmeadows Elementary School at (515) 633-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
http://www.wdmcs.org/fmeadow/
FAIRMEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in West Des Moines, IA with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Des Moines Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 566
- Teachers:
- 35.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 566 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRMEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Black or African American
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.