Enrollment
348
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vince Meyer Early Learning Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukee, Iowa, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 81% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Iowa average.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Among Waukee's public schools, it stands alongside Timberline School (992 students): Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 16.8:1).
Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students) and Waukee High School (1,375 students) alongside Vince Meyer Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vince Meyer Early Learning Center compares
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukee Comm School District, which includes Vince Meyer Early Learning Center.
$11,578
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Vince Meyer Early Learning Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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