VAN METER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Van Meter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Van Meter Comm School District school district, located in Van Meter, IA with about 386 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Van Meter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Van Meter Elementary School, located at 520 1st Ave in Van Meter, Iowa, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community. Operating under the Van Meter Community School District, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. As the home of the "Bulldogs," the institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by blending rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for creative and social-emotional growth. By utilizing the resources provided through their district website, vmbulldogs.com, parents and community members can stay engaged with school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Van Meter Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the development of young learners in the region.
For more information, contact Van Meter Elementary School at (515) 996-2221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
http://www.vmbulldogs.com
VAN METER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Van Meter, IA with about 386 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Van Meter Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 386
- Teachers:
- 26.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 386 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN METER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.