Van-far Elementary School
Tel:
(573) 594-2731
- Van-far Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Van-far Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Van-far Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 12% 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 | 326 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Van-far Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Van-far Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1282 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 16% |
| White | 84% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van-Far R-I School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Van-far Elementary School is Van-far Jr./sr. High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Community Elementary School (12.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vandalia Van-far Jr./sr. High School Grades: 7-12 | 262 students
1.0 miles
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442 1.0 7-12 262 - Vandalia Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/acad Alternative School
2.4 miles
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686 2.4 n/a n/a - Vandalia Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/diag Alternative School
2.4 miles
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686 2.4 n/a n/a - 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 | 143 students
12.2 miles
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567 12.2 PK-5 143
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