Van Meter Elementary School
Regular School · Van Meter, IA
Van Meter Elementary School is a regular school school in Van Meter, Iowa, serving grades PK–05 with 578 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 93% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 4% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 14 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 578 | 312M / 266F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 88.0% +23.1pp | 64.9% | 229 |
| Reading Proficiency | 85.0% +16.3pp | 68.7% | 229 |
| Science Proficiency | 70-74% | — | 80 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 578 | 100% |
Contact & Location
PO BOX 257 520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
Phone: (515)996-2221
http://www.vmbulldogs.comOther Schools in District
- Van Meter High School High
- Van Meter Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 50261) → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
192901001671
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD