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
73%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

73%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 34
Part Time Teachers 1	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 52.5%	Female 47.5%
White 59.6%	Hispanic 14.8%
Black 10.8%	Two or more races 9.3%
Asian 5.2%	Native American <1%

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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Fairmeadows Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in West Des Moines, IA, in the West Des Moines neighborhood, and is served by the West Des Moines Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 563 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Fairmeadows Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $360,688. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, Valley High School, Roosevelt High School, and more. Learn more about what West Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairmeadows Elementary School.

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