At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
3
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$15,272
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,535
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 1,377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What current records say about Vandalia CUSD 203
Vandalia CUSD 203 operates 3 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Vandalia, Illinois. NCES reports 1,465 students and 116.4 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Illinois agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 272 of 854 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $15,272 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,535 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 570 of 843 in Illinois. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 18.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 116.4
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $22,312,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Vandalia CUSD 203
Vandalia, Illinois
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 38.9730, -89.1009
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.2%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 | 552 | 14.6:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 502 | 13.7:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 411 | 9.8:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Vandalia CUSD 203
3 current directory entries
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Showing 1–3 of 3 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Community High School | High09–12 | 411 | 9.8:1 | |
| Vandalia Elementary School | ElementaryPK–03 | 552 | 14.6:1 | |
| Vandalia Junior High School | Middle04–08 | 502 | 13.7:1 |
Cities served by Vandalia CUSD 203
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Frequently asked questions about Vandalia CUSD 203
How many schools are in Vandalia CUSD 203?
Vandalia CUSD 203 has 3 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Vandalia CUSD 203?
NCES reports 1,465 students for 2024–25, served by 116.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 272 of 854 Illinois agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,377 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Vandalia CUSD 203?
The district-wide ratio is 12.6:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Vandalia CUSD 203 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $15,272 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,535 for instruction. That ranks 570 of 843 comparable Illinois agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Vandalia CUSD 203?
Vandalia Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 411 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Vandalia CUSD 203?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (618) 283-4525 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Illinois districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.