Overview
Ruby Van Meter is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 112 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Mambo muhimu ya kweli
SectorPublic
Aina ya Shule—
Level LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
Wilaya ya WilayaDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
City City CityDes Moines
ZIP50312
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa INo
NCES School ID190897002260
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment112
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %59%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)