Fellows Elementary School

www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Fellows/Fellows.html

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fellows Elementary School is a public school located in Ames, Iowa, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Ames Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to preparing children for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academic instruction, Fellows Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school staff works closely with families to create a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing school culture, Fellows Elementary strives to provide a foundation that empowers its students to become active, responsible members of the broader Ames community.

528

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fellows Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	55
Black	29
Asian	93
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
307 (58.1 %)
Asian
93 (17.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.4 %)
Two or More
42 (8.0 %)
Black
29 (5.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ames Comm School District
Phone:	(515)239-3765
Website:	http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Fellows/Fellows.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 91