Ruby Van Meter School in Des Moines, IA

About This School

Ruby Van Meter School is located in Des Moines, IA and is one of 60 schools in Des Moines Independent School District. It is a sp-ed school that serves 171 students in grades 6-12. more

Des Moines Independent District Spending

$10,152Per Pupil

The Des Moines Independent spends $10,152 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Des Moines Independent District

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School Facts

Sp-Ed School
Grades 6-12
Des Moines Independent School District

Made AYP
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Ruby Van Meter School
710 28TH St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

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Enrollment (2010)

Total: 171

37% 58%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Ruby Van Meter School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Iowa had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

69%

Black

17%

Hispanic

8%

Two or More Races

5%

Asian/Pacific Islander

1%

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5:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Ruby Van Meter School had 5 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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