School District · Iowa
Ames Community School District
📍 Ames, IA · Story County · NCES LEAID 1903540
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
2005 24th St, Ames, IA 50010
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1903540
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Ames Community School District3 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Ames Community School District?▼
Ames Community School District serves 3 zip codes: 50010, 50012, 50013. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Ames Community School District rated?▼
Ames Community School District has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 56th percentile among Iowa school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Iowa only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Ames Community School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,678 students across 8 schools for Ames Community School District.
What grades does Ames Community School District serve?▼
Ames Community School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Ames Community School District?▼
You can reach Ames Community School District by phone at (515)268-6600 or by mail at 2005 24th St, Ames, IA 50010. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Ames Community School District
Ames Community School District is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Iowa, primarily in Story County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 56th percentile among Iowa districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Iowa districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (515)268-6600 before making a housing decision.