Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vanleer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vanleer Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Vanleer, TN, covering an area of approximately 101.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanleer Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Leading. Teaching. Learning Together
School Rankings
Vanleer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanleer Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#634 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanleer Elementary School's ranking?
Vanleer Elementary School is ranked #634 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Vanleer Elementary School?
269 students attend Vanleer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vanleer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Vanleer Elementary School offer ?
Vanleer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanleer Elementary School part of?
Vanleer Elementary School is part of Dickson County School District.
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