Fairmeadows Elementary School

Fairmeadows Elementary is one of several West Des Moines elementary schools.

Fairmeadows Elementary serves students in grades K-5.

A recent renovation of the school has added classroom and recreation space.

Outdoor basketball courts are used for recess and PE classes.

Students of Fairmeadows Elementary enjoy ample green space during recess time.

Fairmeadows Elementary is nestled into an established West Des Moines neighborhood.

Fairmeadows Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

807 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines Community School District

563 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
75%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

75%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

24%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

571:1

Student Diversity

Male

51%

Female

49%

White

68%

Hispanic

9.3%

Black

8.1%

Two or more races

7.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.7%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/17/2019

Fairmeadows is a gem of a school. It is a small school with great heart! The students quickly feel at home because of the compassion and dedication of the staff. I could not be happier with the education my students are receiving here!

5.0 parent

5/2/2016

Fairmeadows staff and administrators have done an exceptional job working with my children and family.

5.0 parent

3/11/2016

We couldn't be happier with the education our 3 kids are and have received at Fairmeadows. The teachers are caring and responsive! If we have a concern and reach out to our students classroom teacher or specials teacher we usually receive a response rather quickly whether it is at night or on the we...

5.0 parent

8/25/2013

The teachers and staff at Fairmeadows sincerely care about the students and have been good at communicating with our family. My child is becoming a more proficient learner every year thanks to their efforts. Emphasis on character and social skills is evident in the positive way students interact.

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List Price Range

$152K - $1.8M

Homes For Sale

287

Average Home Value

$356,322

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Household Income

$103,044

% of College Grads

54.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,795 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

70.0%

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- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,418 Sq Ft
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