- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Meter, IA
Van Meter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Van Meter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192901002244
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Meter Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Van Meter · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 50.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Meter Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Meter Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Van Meter, IA.
School address
District: Van Meter Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192901002244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Van Meter Middle School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 192901002244 · Van Meter, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 50.4:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Meter Elementary School (578 students)
Van Meter Middle School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Van Meter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Meter Elem
Van Meter Elementary School
578 students
- Van Meter High
Van Meter High School
316 students
- This school
Van Meter Middle School
252 students
What this shows Van Meter Middle School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Meter Middle School compares
Van Meter Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50.4:1 | ▲ 241% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
50.4:1
students per teacher
- 241% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Van Meter Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Meter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Meter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Meter Middle School
How many students attend Van Meter Middle School?
Van Meter Middle School has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Meter, IA. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Middle School is 50.4:1, which is 241% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 221% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Meter Middle School?
5.3% of students at Van Meter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Meter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Meter Middle School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Van Meter, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Meter Middle School?
Van Meter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Meter Middle School rank among public schools in Van Meter?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Meter Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Van Meter Comm School District also operates Van Meter Elementary School (578 students) and Van Meter High School (316 students). See the Van Meter Comm School District district page for the complete list.