Meeker Elementary School

www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Meeker/Meeker.html

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meeker Elementary School, located in Ames, Iowa, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Ames Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Meeker emphasizes collaborative learning, encouraging students to engage actively with their peers and teachers to build a strong educational baseline.

Beyond its academic offerings, Meeker Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting values of citizenship, curiosity, and lifelong learning. The school leverages its resources to provide a well-rounded experience, often incorporating enrichment activities and community-based initiatives that help students connect their classroom lessons to the real world. By prioritizing a positive school culture and consistent communication with families, Meeker aims to ensure that every student feels valued and prepared for their transition to higher grade levels.

351

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meeker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	27
Black	26
Asian	6
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
256 (73.4 %)
Two or More
33 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (7.7 %)
Black
26 (7.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ames Comm School District
Phone:	(515)239-3770
Website:	http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Meeker/Meeker.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 47