Van Meter Elementary School

www.vmbulldogs.com

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Meter Elementary School, located at 520 1st Ave in Van Meter, Iowa, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community. Operating under the Van Meter Community School District, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. As the home of the "Bulldogs," the institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by blending rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for creative and social-emotional growth. By utilizing the resources provided through their district website, vmbulldogs.com, parents and community members can stay engaged with school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Van Meter Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the development of young learners in the region.

578

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Meter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
538 (93.1%)
Two or More
21 (3.6%)
Hispanic
14 (2.4%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Van Meter Comm School District
Phone:	(515)996-2221
Website:	http://www.vmbulldogs.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Meter Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Meter Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	46%
Male	312	54%

Elementary School K - 5th