Van-far Elementary School
Tel:
(573)594-2731
- Van-far Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Van-far Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van-far Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van-far Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1416 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 16% |
| White | 88% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van-far R-i School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van-far Elementary School is Van-far Jr./sr. High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Van-far Jr./sr. High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Community Elementary School (12.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vandalia Van-far Jr./sr. High School Grades: 7-12 | 269 students
1.0 miles
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573)594-6442 1.0 7-12 269 - Vandalia Women's East Region Trtmt Center Alternative School
2.4 miles
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573)594-6686 2.4 n/a n/a - Laddonia Community Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 142 students
12.2 miles
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855)708-7567 12.2 PK-5 142 - Center Mark Twain Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 176 students
13.8 miles
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573)267-3397 13.8 6-8 176 - Wellsville Wellsville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 220 students
15.7 miles
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573)684-2047 15.7 PK-6 220
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