Vince Meyer Early Learning Center serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center's student population of 342 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
15%
7%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
342 students attend Vince Meyer Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Vince Meyer Early Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vince Meyer Early Learning Center?
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vince Meyer Early Learning Center offer ?
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Vince Meyer Early Learning Center part of?
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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