At a glance
Reported students
558
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521
Vandergriff Elementary School: 558 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Vandergriff Elementary School
Vandergriff Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Fayetteville. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Fayetteville School District. NCES reports 558 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vandergriff Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fayetteville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Butterfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
567 reported students
Happy Hollow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
521 reported students
Holcomb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
603 reported students
Owl Creek School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
619 reported students
Root Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
445 reported students
Asbell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
319 reported students
Public schools near Vandergriff Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Elementary School Elementary · Fayetteville School District | PK–04 | 567 | 1.4 mi |
| Root Elementary School Elementary · Fayetteville School District | KG–04 | 445 | 1.5 mi |
| Happy Hollow Elementary School Elementary · Fayetteville School District | PK–04 | 521 | 2.3 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Fayetteville School District | KG–04 | 293 | 2.8 mi |
| Leverett Elementary School Elementary · Fayetteville School District | PK–04 | 238 | 3.5 mi |
| Lisa Academy Fayetteville Elementary · Charter · Lisa Academy | KG–05 | 377 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vandergriff Elementary School
What grades does Vandergriff Elementary School serve?
Vandergriff Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fayetteville School District.
How many students attend Vandergriff Elementary School?
Vandergriff Elementary School reported 558 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 645 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vandergriff Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 558 students and 29.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vandergriff Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vandergriff Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayetteville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vandergriff Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vandergriff Elementary School in?
Vandergriff Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District, based in Fayetteville, AR, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vandergriff Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Butterfield Elementary School (1.4 mi), Root Elementary School (1.5 mi), Happy Hollow Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.