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Ruby Van Meter

PublicDarajooyinka 0–12
Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Ardayda 109
ST ratio 5.0:1
FRL72%
Title INo
Ruby Van Meter
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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)

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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
Heerka Heerka Other
Grade Span0–12
Degmada Degmada Des Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
Magaalada CityDes Moines
ZIP50312
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
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)