Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Vanderlyn Elementary School serves the northwest part of Atlanta, GA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vanderlyn Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderlyn Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderlyn Elementary School's ranking?
Vanderlyn Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Vanderlyn Elementary School often compared to?
Vanderlyn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Elementary School, Dunwoody Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Vanderlyn Elementary School?
441 students attend Vanderlyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vanderlyn Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanderlyn Elementary School?
Vanderlyn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vanderlyn Elementary School offer ?
Vanderlyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanderlyn Elementary School part of?
Vanderlyn Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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