Vandalia CUSD 203 School District

1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471-1240
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Vandalia CUSD 203 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Vandalia CUSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,460 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vandalia CUSD 203 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#497 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
17%
28%
27%
30%
49%
50%
80-84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,854 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,723
$21,990
Spending / Student
$16,854
$21,244

Best Vandalia CUSD 203 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Grades: PK-3
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Community High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Junior High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Grades: 4-8
| 522 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
Vandalia CUSD 203 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,460 students.
What is the rank of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
Vandalia CUSD 203 School District is ranked #525 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
92% of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
Vandalia CUSD 203 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Vandalia CUSD 203 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,854 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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