Fairmeadows Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 · West Des Moines Comm School District
#255 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#5904 of 50,301 nationally
About Fairmeadows Elementary School
Fairmeadows Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Des Moines, in the West Des Moines Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 542 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 255th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 542.
There are 13 schools in West Des Moines; Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairmeadows Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairmeadows Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students · 994 m away
Valley High School
West Des Moines · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,178 students · 1.7 km away
Western Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
570 students · 1.9 km away
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students · 2.0 km away
Learning Resource Center
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
· 2.5 km away
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students · 2.6 km away
Valley Southwoods
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades 9–9
678 students · 2.7 km away
Jordan Creek Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
652 students · 3.1 km away
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students · 3.1 km away
Clive Learning Academy
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Washington Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
543 students
Tilford Elementary School
Vinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
544 students
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
Maple Grove Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Lawson Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Northeast Elementary School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
538 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmeadows Elementary School a good school?
Fairmeadows Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #255 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairmeadows Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks #255 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #5904 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairmeadows Elementary School?
Fairmeadows Elementary School had 542 students in 2025.
Is Fairmeadows Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Fairmeadows Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairmeadows Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairmeadows Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.