Fairmeadows Elementary School

fairmeadows.wdmcs.org/

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fairmeadows Elementary School, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the West Des Moines Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on developing the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit among young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, often highlighted by active parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes individualized instruction. By leveraging resources provided by the West Des Moines district, Fairmeadows strives to prepare students for future success by building a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, and character development. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, ensuring that students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

542

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmeadows Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	82
Black	50
Asian	27
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
339 (62.5%)
Hispanic
82 (15.1%)
Black
50 (9.2%)
Two or More
43 (7.9%)
Asian
27 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Des Moines Comm School District
Phone:	(515)633-6500
Website:	http://fairmeadows.wdmcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 83