Vandalia Elementary School in Vandalia, IL

At a glance

Reported students

552

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

84th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

502

Vandalia Elementary School: 552 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

14.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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: 498
Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1

What the reported data says about Vandalia Elementary School

Vandalia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Vandalia. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Vandalia CUSD 203. NCES reports 552 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 (90.8%) and multiracial (5.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Vandalia Elementary School

1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.8 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 22.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 59.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 1
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

White90.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.5%
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. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Vandalia Junior High School

Middle · Grades 04–08

502 reported students

Vandalia Community High School

High · Grades 09–12

411 reported students

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Public schools near Vandalia 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
Vandalia Junior High School Middle · Vandalia CUSD 203	04–08	502	under 0.1 mi
Okaw Area Vocational Center High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	11–12	0	0.2 mi
Vandalia Community High School High · Vandalia CUSD 203	09–12	411	0.2 mi
New Approach Alternative High Sch High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	09–12	0	0.8 mi
FOCUS Safe Sch Program Middle · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	06–09	0	0.8 mi
Brownstown Elem School Elementary · Brownstown CUSD 201	PK–06	264	7.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vandalia Elementary School

What grades does Vandalia Elementary School serve?

Vandalia Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vandalia CUSD 203.

How many students attend Vandalia Elementary School?

Vandalia Elementary School reported 552 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 498 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 552 students and 37.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vandalia Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vandalia Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vandalia CUSD 203 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Vandalia Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

59.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Vandalia Elementary School in?

Vandalia Elementary School is part of Vandalia CUSD 203, based in Vandalia, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Vandalia Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vandalia Junior High School (under 0.1 mi), Okaw Area Vocational Center (0.2 mi), Vandalia Community High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.