How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Middle School | Vince Meyer Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waukee, IA | Waukee, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 348 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 28.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.7% | 6.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Middle School | Vince Meyer Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,190 | $18,190 |
| District | Waukee Comm School District | Waukee Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Middle School | Vince Meyer Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 52.3% |
| African American | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 10.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Middle School | Vince Meyer Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 436.8:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.6% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.