Ames School District

The Ames School District is located in Ames, IA and includes 8 schools that serve 4,478 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Ames School District spends $9,794 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ames School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Ames School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Ames School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Ames School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.