- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukee, IA
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Vince Meyer Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193051002304
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vince Meyer Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 193051002304 · Waukee, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 26.8:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school 348
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
348 students
What this shows Vince Meyer Early Learning Center reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vince Meyer Early Learning Center compares
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 81% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,927
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vince Meyer Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vince Meyer Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Waukee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
How many students attend Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is 26.8:1, which is 81% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
6.7% of students at Vince Meyer Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Vince Meyer Early Learning Center rank among schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Vince Meyer Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waukee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Vince Meyer Early Learning Center, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.