Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Meter Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 571 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Van Meter Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Meter Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Van Meter Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Van Meter Elementary School often compared to?
Van Meter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Van Meter Elementary School?
571 students attend Van Meter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Van Meter Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Meter Elementary School?
Van Meter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Meter Elementary School offer ?
Van Meter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Meter Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 571 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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