- Van Meter Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Waukee Elementary School (602.2:1 vs. 404.2:1).
- Waukee Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Meter Elementary School (64 vs. 54).
- Waukee Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Van Meter Elementary School (22 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waukee Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Meter Elementary School (64 vs. 54).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waukee Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Van Meter Elementary School (22 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waukee Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Van Meter Elementary School (10 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Van Meter Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Waukee Elementary School (602.2:1 vs. 404.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Van Meter Elementary School
$9,683.49
Waukee Elementary School
$11,926.54
Local revenue share
Van Meter Elementary School
48.2%
Waukee Elementary School
52.5%
State revenue share
Van Meter Elementary School
48.9%
Waukee Elementary School
44.5%
Federal revenue share
Van Meter Elementary School
2.9%
Waukee Elementary School
3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Van Meter Elementary School
16.4%
Waukee Elementary School
17.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dallas County
$102,349
Dallas County
$102,349
Poverty rate
Dallas County
5.8%
Dallas County
5.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
51.6%
Dallas County
51.6%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
2.6%
Dallas County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.