Meeker Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ames, Iowa 50010 · Ames Comm School District
#210 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#4905 of 50,301 nationally
About Meeker Elementary School
Meeker Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ames, in the Ames Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 210th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 361.
There are 8 schools in Ames; Meeker Elementary School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meeker Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meeker Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fellows Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 1.1 km away
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students · 1.2 km away
Ames High School
Ames · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students · 1.5 km away
Sawyer Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 5.2 km away
Ames Middle School
Ames · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students · 5.5 km away
Mitchell Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 5.7 km away
Edwards Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 6.5 km away
Gilbert High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students · 7.3 km away
Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
409 students · 7.6 km away
Gilbert Middle School
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students · 7.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Hoover Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
Belmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
Danville Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
Hubbell Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
West Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
360 students
Van Allen Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meeker Elementary School a good school?
Meeker Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #210 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meeker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Meeker Elementary School ranks #210 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #4905 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meeker Elementary School?
Meeker Elementary School had 361 students in 2025.
Is Meeker Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Meeker Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meeker Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meeker Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.