Vandora Springs Elementary School

1300 Vandora Springs Road
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vandora Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vandora Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Vandora Springs Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Vandora Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandora Springs Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1740 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
42%
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38%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vandora Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
20%
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Black
33%
25%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Vandora Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vandora Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vandora Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vandora Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Vandora Springs Elementary School is ranked #1740 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vandora Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Vandora Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Drive Elementary School, Aversboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Vandora Springs Elementary School?
527 students attend Vandora Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Vandora Springs Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandora Springs Elementary School?
Vandora Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vandora Springs Elementary School offer ?
Vandora Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vandora Springs Elementary School part of?
Vandora Springs Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   3/20/2020
I will give this school 100 percent is a great and good school we miss the teachers they are very educated and wonderful people wonderful staff and the principal they are so great I thank God for this school.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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