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Van Meter Elementary School

520 1St Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261, United States

+1 (515) 996-2221

http://www.vmbulldogs.com

9.1

Overall Rating

Location

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Van Meter Elementary School Overview

About This School

Van Meter Elementary School is a public elementary in Van Meter, Iowa, serving 578 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 93% proficiency in ELA and 88% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 35 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $69,666, while the school provides support through a counselor ratio of 642:1. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is 93% White, 4% Two or More Races, and 2% Hispanic.

578

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts93%

Mathematics88%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Dallas County

Students per Counselor

642:1

Van Meter Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

93%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 92%State Avg: 70%

88%

Mathematics

City Avg: 85%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

642

Students per Counselor

Van Meter Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,666

City Avg: $69,666

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor642:1

Van Meter Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.98%

Male

46.02%

Female

Total Enrollment: 578 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White93.08%

Hispanic2.42%

Asian0.35%

Black0.35%

Two or More Races3.63%

Native American0.17%

Van Meter Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Van Meter Elementary School

Q: What is Van Meter Elementary School?

A: Van Meter Elementary School is a elementary public located in Van Meter.

Q: How many students attend Van Meter Elementary School?

A: Van Meter Elementary School has approximately 578 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Van Meter Elementary School

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About Van Meter Elementary School - Van Meter, IA

Quick Facts about Van Meter Elementary School
School Name	Van Meter Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	520 1St Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261, Van Meter, IA
County	Dallas County
Phone	+1 (515) 996-2221
Total Students	578
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	9.1/10
ELA Proficiency	93%
Math Proficiency	88%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Meter Elementary School

What is Van Meter Elementary School?

Van Meter Elementary School is a elementary public located in Van Meter.

How many students attend Van Meter Elementary School?

Van Meter Elementary School has approximately 578 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Elementary School is 16:1.

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