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)
Anahtar Gerçekler
SectorPublic
Okul Tipi—
Denevi DeneviOther
Grade Span0–12
Bölge BölgesiDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
Şehir şehriDes Moines
ZIP50312
Charter School No
Mıknatıs Okulu'nunNo
Başlık 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
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)