Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vandora Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vandora Springs Elementary serves the southern part of Garner, NC, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vandora Springs Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vandora Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandora Springs Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1721 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
35%
22%
Black
33%
24%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandora Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Vandora Springs Elementary School is ranked #1721 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vandora Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Vandora Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Drive Elementary School, Aversboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Vandora Springs Elementary School?
582 students attend Vandora Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Vandora Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vandora Springs Elementary School?
Vandora Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vandora Springs Elementary School offer ?
Vandora Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vandora Springs Elementary School part of?
Vandora Springs Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I will give this school 100 percent is a great and good school we miss the teachers they are very educated and wonderful people wonderful staff and the principal they are so great I thank God for this school.
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