- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Meter, IA
Van Meter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Meter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192901001671
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Meter Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Van Meter · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Meter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Meter Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Van Meter, IA.
School address
District: Van Meter Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192901001671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Van Meter Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 192901001671 · Van Meter, IA Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 16.5:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Meter High School (316 students)
Van Meter Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Van Meter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Van Meter Elementary School
578 students
- Van Meter High
Van Meter High School
316 students
- Van Meter Midd
Van Meter Middle School
252 students
What this shows Van Meter Elementary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Meter Elementary School compares
Van Meter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Van Meter Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Meter Comm School District reports $9,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Meter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Meter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Meter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 50.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Meter Elementary School
How many students attend Van Meter Elementary School?
Van Meter Elementary School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Meter, IA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Meter Elementary School?
4.9% of students at Van Meter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Meter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Meter Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Van Meter, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Meter Elementary School?
Van Meter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Meter Elementary School rank among public schools in Van Meter?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Meter Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Van Meter, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Van Meter Comm School District?
Besides Van Meter Elementary School, Van Meter Comm School District also operates Van Meter High School (316 students) and Van Meter Middle School (252 students). See the Van Meter Comm School District district page for the complete list.