Overview
Ruby Van Meter is a public other serving grades 0โ12 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 โ different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelOther
Grade Span0โ12
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
CityDes Moines
ZIP50312
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title 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)