Vandenboom Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Vandenboom Elementary School serves 105 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
105 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
18%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
95%
63%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Vandenboom Elementary School?
105 students attend Vandenboom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Vandenboom Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vandenboom Elementary School?
Vandenboom Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vandenboom Elementary School offer ?
Vandenboom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Vandenboom Elementary School part of?
Vandenboom Elementary School is part of Marquette Area Public Schools.

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