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Edwards Elementary School

820 MILLER AVE, AMES, IA 50014

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 53 of 183 in Iowa

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About Edwards Elementary School

Edwards Elementary School is a public K–5 school in Ames, Iowa, that is known for having great academics and a welcoming learning environment. The school has about 460 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which lets teachers give each student more attention. Edwards Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in Ames. About 79% of students are very good at math and 81% are very good at reading. The school has programs for ESL support, special education, Title I services, and social-emotional learning. These programs focus on the overall growth of each child in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Edwards Elementary School Contact Information

Address

820 MILLER AVE, AMES, IA 50014

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Phone

(515) 239-3760

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 77% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
439
Total Students
$73050
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 53 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Edwards Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 63.8%
Asian 6%
Hispanic 10.4%
Black 13.6%
Two+ Races 6.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
63.8%
Asian
6%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
13.6%
Two+ Races
6.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 439
46.2%
203 Female
53.8%
236 Male

Student Population

439 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

401 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Edwards Elementary School’s fifth graders participated in a hands-on BizTown simulation. Students ran businesses, managed money, and experienced real-world financial responsibilities in an engaging learning environment.

FAQ

Q1. What special programs does Edwards Elementary have for students who are already very smart?

Ans. Edwards Elementary has Talented & Gifted (TAG) programs and extra activities in STEM and reading and writing to keep advanced students busy.

Q2. How does Edwards Elementary help students who learn differently?

Ans. The school provides ESL support, special education services, and individualized accommodations through 504 plans to help all students do well.

Q3: What programs at Edwards Elementary School help kids learn about their feelings and how to get along with others?

Ans. The school has structured social-emotional programs, counseling sessions, and peer support groups to help students learn how to handle their feelings.

Q4. What role do families play in the community at Edwards Elementary?

Ans. Parents help make strong school-family partnerships by volunteering, serving on school committees, going to family workshops, and doing community service projects.

Q5. What steps does Edwards Elementary take to keep its students' grades up?

Ans. The school keeps track of how well students are doing by giving them tests, providing targeted help, and using technology to improve their math and reading skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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