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Ruby Van Meter — School Calendar 2026-27
Other|Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Des Moines, IA 50312
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<=10%
Math Proficiency
<=10%
Graduation Rate
<50%
Chronic Absenteeism
60.6%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
164
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
30.7
100% fully certified
Social Workers
1
Nurses
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,518
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,411
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$19,279
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 54%Local 30%
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
5,215
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
5,018
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Designated Special Education School
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
109
Current enrollment
Declining(-23% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Professional Development Day
Staff DayFri, Aug 14, 2026
Professional Development Days
Staff DayMon, Aug 17, 2026
Professional Development Day
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of Preschool |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day for Preschool |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Paid Break |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Paid Break (Labor Day) |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | PD Day |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Unpaid Break No School |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | PD Days |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Educator University Day (No School) |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Unpaid Break |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | PD Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Unpaid Break |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Unpaid Break |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Paid Break |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Conference Compensation Day |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Conference Comp Day - (No School) |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Paid Holiday |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Paid Holiday (Thanksgiving) |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Unpaid Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Unpaid Break (Winter Break) |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Unpiad Break |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Unpaid Break |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | PD Days |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Unpaid Break (MLK Day) |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Unpaid Break |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | PD Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Unpaid Break (Presidents' Day) |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Unpaid Break |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | PD Days |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Unpaid Break |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Paid Break (Spring Break) |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Paid Break |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Unpaid Break |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Conference Comp Day |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Conference Compensation Day |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | No Classes |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Paid Holiday |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Paid Holiday (Memorial Day) |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | Last Day of Preschool |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | Last Day for Preschool |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Last Day of School Early Dismissal (3 hours early) |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Last Day of School for K-12 Students |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Early Dismissal |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Last Day of School, Early Dismissal (3 hours early) |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | PD Day |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | Reserved for Weather Make-up |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | Weather Make-up Days (Reserved) |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter has a total enrollment of 112 students and serves grades Other. The school is part of the local school district in Des Moines, IA.
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