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Fairmeadows Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|West Des Moines, Iowa|West Des Moines Comm School District
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
71%
50th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
72%
65th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
7.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
20 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Worse than average in IATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
531
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
32.99
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,074
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,265
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,574
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 39%Local 54%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Des Moines, IA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.6%
Below 150% poverty line
4.5%
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Uninsured residents
7.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,155
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,079
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
542
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmeadows Elementary School
Fairmeadows Elementary School currently enrolls 545 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.
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