Ruby Van Meter School

710 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 242-8220
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Student Enrollment: 171
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 171 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: James Gonwa
  • Fax: (515) 242-8223
School Operational Details
  • Special Education School
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 171
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 5.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 104 (60.8%)
  • Females: 67 (39.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 23 (13.5%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 101 (59.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 124 (72.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Ruby Van Meter School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black2917.0%
Asian10.6%
Hispanic148.2%
White11869.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Ruby Van Meter School
  Number Percent
7th Grade137.6%
8th Grade179.9%
9th Grade169.4%
10th Grade1911.1%
11th Grade2112.3%
12th Grade8549.7%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:44%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
  • Average Salary: $48,805
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Ruby Van Meter School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$36,50512%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$50,44588%
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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