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Ruby Van Meter

PublicGrades 0–12
Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students109
Student:Teacher5.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch72%
Title INo
Ruby Van Meter
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
109
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
72%+30pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Ruby Van Meter is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 109 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
CityDes Moines
ZIP50312
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190897002260

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment109
White45.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.4%
Black / African American17.4%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races5.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
45.0%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
17.4%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
5.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %72%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)