Vandalia Elementary School
Tel:
(618)283-5166
- Vandalia Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Vandalia Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vandalia Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vandalia Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1279 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 92% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vandalia CUSD 203 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vandalia Elementary School is New Approach Alternative High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vandalia Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vandalia Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vandalia Vandalia Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 535 students
0.1 miles
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618)283-5151 0.1 4-8 535 - Vandalia New Approach Alternative High School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
0.2 miles
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618)283-9311 0.2 9-12 32 - Vandalia Vandalia Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 423 students
0.2 miles
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618)283-5155 0.2 9-12 423 - Brownstown Brownstown Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 236 students
7.8 miles
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618)427-3368 7.8 PK-6 236 - Brownstown Brownstown Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 41 students
7.9 miles
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618)427-3839 7.9 7-8 41
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