Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vandalia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vandalia Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Porterville school district, covering approximately 272.7 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 19.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 56.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vandalia Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives
School Rankings
Vandalia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandalia Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6494 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandalia Elementary School's ranking?
Vandalia Elementary School is ranked #6494 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vandalia Elementary School?
556 students attend Vandalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Vandalia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vandalia Elementary School?
Vandalia Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vandalia Elementary School offer ?
Vandalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vandalia Elementary School part of?
Vandalia Elementary School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
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