IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Van Meter Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Van Meter, Iowa|Van Meter Comm School District

Van Meter, IA 50261

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
571
Student:Teacher
16.8:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
9.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
85%
93th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
88%
97th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
4.3%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Worse than average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$9,683
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 3%State 49%Local 48%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

578
Current enrollment
Growing(+29% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Meter Elementary School

Enrollment at Van Meter Elementary School stands at 571 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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