Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vandagriff Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Vandagriff Elementary serves the southeast part of Aledo, TX, covering an area of approximately 33.3 square miles. Most families live within a 10 to 12-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vandagriff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Vandagriff Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Greatness
School Rankings
Vandagriff Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandagriff Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bearcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandagriff Elementary School's ranking?
Vandagriff Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Vandagriff Elementary School often compared to?
Vandagriff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coder Elementary School, Brock Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vandagriff Elementary School?
640 students attend Vandagriff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vandagriff Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vandagriff Elementary School?
Vandagriff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vandagriff Elementary School offer ?
Vandagriff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vandagriff Elementary School part of?
Vandagriff Elementary School is part of Aledo Independent School District.
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