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)
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SectorPublic
An cineál Scoil—
Céim CéimOther
Grade Span0–12
District DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
City City CityDes Moines
ZIP50312
Scoil Charter SchoolNo
Scoil MagnetNo
Teideal INo
NCES School ID190897002260
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment112
White49.6%
Hispanic / Latino22.1%
Black / African American17.7%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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)