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Fairmeadows Elementary School vs. Cowles Elementary School

Should you attend Fairmeadows Elementary School or Cowles Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fairmeadows Elementary School
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Cowles Elementary School
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Cowles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cowles Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
545 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cowles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairmeadows Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cowles Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairmeadows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cowles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadows Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cowles Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#616 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#316 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairmeadows Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cowles Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 50% in IA)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cowles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cowles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cowles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairmeadows Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cowles Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
83
Kindergarten Students
67
42
Grade 1 Students
75
38
Grade 2 Students
78
39
Grade 3 Students
72
36
Grade 4 Students
62
34
Grade 5 Students
81
35
Grade 6 Students
79
34
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairmeadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cowles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairmeadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cowles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairmeadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cowles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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