Van Meter Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Meter, Iowa 50261 · Van Meter Comm School District
#47 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#1375 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Meter Elementary School
Van Meter Elementary School is a public elementary located in Van Meter, in the Van Meter Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 578 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 47th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 578.
There are 3 schools in Van Meter; Van Meter Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 Van Meter Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Meter Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Meter High School
Van Meter · Public high · Grades 9–12
316 students · 0 m away
Van Meter Middle School
Van Meter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students · 0 m away
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students · 4.8 km away
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students · 7.3 km away
Timberline School
Waukee · Public other · Grades 8–9
992 students · 9.3 km away
Woodland Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students · 9.7 km away
South Middle School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,092 students · 9.8 km away
Waukee Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students · 10 km away
ADM Senior High School
Adel · Public high · Grades 9–12
666 students · 10 km away
ADM Middle School
Adel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Loess Hills Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Woodland Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students
Maple Grove Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
Kittrell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Garfield Elementary School
Clarinda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
573 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Meter Elementary School a good school?
Van Meter Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #47 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 Van Meter Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Van Meter Elementary School ranks #47 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #1375 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Meter Elementary School?
Van Meter Elementary School had 578 students in 2025.
Is Van Meter Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Meter Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Meter Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Meter Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.