Van Meter Elementary School

Van Meter School includes the elementary, middle, and high schools in the same campus.

Bulldog Pride is evident around the school grounds as well as all around the town of Van Meter.

The Bulldog mascot welcomes visitors and competitors to the baseball and softball complex.

The expansive campus provides the feel of a large school with the confines of a small town.

The athletic facilities of Van Meter School are shared by every age of student.

Van Meter is known for its excellent athletic programs along with stellar academics.

The baseball and softball complex is right across the street from the school.

Van Meter Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

520 1st Ave, Van Meter, IA

Van Meter Community School District

5.0

571 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
88%

Reading Proficiency
93%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

93%

Math Proficiency

88%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

513:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.6%

Female

45.4%

White

92.6%

Two or more races

3.2%

Hispanic

3.2%

Black

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

5/12/2018

A small school that's perfect for building a strong relate ship with your teachers and continuing your education. The teachers care for your student's success and will do everything they can to prepare you for high school and college.

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5.0 parent

1/8/2013

After studying all the schools in the area, we moved our children three years ago from one of the state's largest districts to Van Meter. It has been the best decision we could have made for our children. The engagement and responsiveness by the teachers is outstanding. Outstanding attention to read...

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Van Meter Junior/Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Iowa Dallas County Van Meter 50261

Van Meter Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Van Meter, IA and is served by the Van Meter Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 571 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 93% are proficient in reading. Van Meter Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Van Meter Junior/Senior High School, Van Meter Middle School, DeSoto Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Van Meter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Meter Elementary School.

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