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Monroe Elementary School vs. Fairmeadows Elementary School

Should you attend Monroe Elementary School or Fairmeadows Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Monroe Elementary School
2250 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Fairmeadows Elementary School
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
377 students
545 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monroe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monroe Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairmeadows Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monroe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairmeadows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadows Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1199 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#616 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monroe Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairmeadows Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmeadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monroe Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairmeadows Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
51
67
Grade 1 Students
67
75
Grade 2 Students
73
78
Grade 3 Students
60
72
Grade 4 Students
61
62
Grade 5 Students
65
81
Grade 6 Students
-
79
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
42%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairmeadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monroe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairmeadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monroe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairmeadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monroe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairmeadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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