Total enrollment
1,146
+317 (+38%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Van Meter
Iowa · Public K-12
For families in Van Meter, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 1,146 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Van Meter
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 578 |
| Van Meter High School | High | 09-12 | 316 |
| Van Meter Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 252 |
About Van Meter
Van Meter is a rural-scale Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,146 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 38%: 829 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,146 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Van Meter discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.