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Story County Public Schools

Story County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

26

public schools

Total Enrollment

11,679

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Story County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Story County has 7 district entries. Ames Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 12 listed communities. Ames has the most listed schools, with 8 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

26

in Story County

Reported Enrollment

11,679

26 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14
Middle5
High7
Other0

7 School Districts in Story County

Ames Comm School District

8 schools
4,645 students

Ballard Comm School District

4 schools
1,871 students

Gilbert Comm School District

4 schools
1,697 students

Nevada Comm School District

3 schools
1,542 students

Roland-Story Comm School District

3 schools
1,125 students

Collins-Maxwell Comm School District

2 schools
412 students

Colo-NESCO Comm School District

2 schools
387 students

26 Public Schools in Story County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 26 matching schools

Ames High School

Ames Comm School District

Ames, 50010 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,403 students

Ames Middle School

Ames Comm School District

Ames, 50014 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,002 students

Central Elementary School

Nevada Comm School District

Nevada, 50201 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary608 students

Ballard High School

Ballard Comm School District

Huxley, 50124 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High545 students

Gilbert High School

Gilbert Comm School District

Gilbert, 50105 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High537 students

Fellows Elementary School

Ames Comm School District

Ames, 50010 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary528 students

Nevada High School

Nevada Comm School District

Nevada, 50201 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High491 students

Ballard West Elementary

Ballard Comm School District

Slater, 50244 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–2Primary472 students

Roland-Story Elementary School

Roland-Story Comm School District

Story City, 50248 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary463 students

Edwards Elementary School

Ames Comm School District

Ames, 50014 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary450 students

Nevada Middle School

Nevada Comm School District

Nevada, 50201 / Town: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle443 students

Ballard Middle School

Ballard Comm School District

Huxley, 50124 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle432 students

Ballard East Elementary

Ballard Comm School District

Cambridge, 50046 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary422 students

Gilbert Elementary School

Gilbert Comm School District

Gilbert, 50105 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–2Primary410 students

Gilbert Middle School

Gilbert Comm School District

Gilbert, 50105 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle409 students

Sawyer Elementary School

Ames Comm School District

Ames, 50010 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary367 students

Meeker Elementary School

Ames Comm School District

Ames, 50010 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary351 students

Roland-Story High School

Roland-Story Comm School District

Story City, 50248 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High345 students

Gilbert Intermediate School

Gilbert Comm School District

Gilbert, 50105 / Suburb: Small

Listed only3–5Primary341 students

Roland-Story Middle School

Roland-Story Comm School District

Roland, 50236 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle317 students

Story County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Story County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Story County public school directory?

The directory lists 26 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Story County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Story County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Story County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Story County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Story County Education OverviewCounty school score: 70/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.