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Meeker Elementary School

300 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 59 of 183 in Iowa

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About Meeker Elementary School

Ames, Iowa's Meeker Elementary School is a public school for kids in grades K–5. This is one of the best elementary schools in the Ames Community School District because the academics are good, the staff is helpful, and the atmosphere is friendly. There are about 430 to 450 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 14 students. This means that each student gets more one-on-one time with their teacher. Meeker has a lot of different kinds of students and offers programs like Title I services, special education, ESL support, and social-emotional learning. Students do well in school and get good grades in both math and reading. This shows that the school cares about developing the whole child, building skills, and solving problems. Families like Meeker Elementary because it is friendly, involved in the community, and wants every child to do well.

Meeker Elementary School Contact Information

Address

300 20TH ST, AMES, IA 50010

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Phone

(515) 239-3770

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 72% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
365
Total Students
$73050
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 59 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meeker Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30:00 AM– 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.9%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 7.7%
Black 7.4%
Two+ Races 9.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
72.9%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
7.4%
Two+ Races
9.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 365
50.1%
183 Female
49.3%
180 Male

Student Population

365 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

394 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The wider Ames Community School District (ACSD) recently approved a new transportation-services agreement, and also accepted donations of books for several schools — including some for Mead/Meeker/other elementary-level media centers.

FAQ

Q1. What special programs does Meeker Elementary have to help students learn more?

Ans. Meeker Elementary offers programs like ESL support, STEM-focused activities, music, and after-school clubs to help students learn more outside of class.

Q2: How does Meeker Elementary help kids learn about their feelings and how to get along with others?

Ans. The school uses counseling sessions, social-emotional activities in the classroom, and mindfulness programs to help students deal with their feelings and make friends.

Q3. Does Meeker Elementary have resources for kids who learn differently?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education services, individualized learning plans, and 504 accommodations to help students with different needs.

Q4. How does Meeker Elementary School get families involved in their children's education?

Ans. Family nights, volunteering opportunities, parent-teacher conferences, and school events that encourage parents to get involved are some of the ways that schools get parents involved.

Q5. What kinds of technology does Meeker Elementary have for its students?

Ans. Students can use computer labs, tablets in the classroom, interactive smartboards, and online learning platforms to help them learn STEM and digital literacy.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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