Vandalia Junior High School in Vandalia, IL

At a glance

Reported students

502

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.65

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

60th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

502

Vandalia Junior High School: 502 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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: 511
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 13.8:1

What the reported data says about Vandalia Junior High School

Vandalia Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Vandalia. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Vandalia CUSD 203. NCES reports 502 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 (92%) and multiracial (5.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Vandalia Junior High School

1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.65 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.
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: 18%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 49.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
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

White92%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.6%

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

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 Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

552 reported students

Vandalia Community High School

High · Grades 09–12

411 reported students

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Public schools near Vandalia Junior High 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 Elementary School Elementary · Vandalia CUSD 203	PK–03	552	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
FOCUS Safe Sch Program Middle · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	06–09	0	0.9 mi
New Approach Alternative High Sch High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	09–12	0	0.9 mi
Brownstown Jr High School Middle · Brownstown CUSD 201	07–08	61	7.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vandalia Junior High School

What grades does Vandalia Junior High School serve?

Vandalia Junior High School reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vandalia CUSD 203.

How many students attend Vandalia Junior High School?

Vandalia Junior High School reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 511 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vandalia Junior High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 502 students and 36.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vandalia Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vandalia Junior High 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 Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

49.8% 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 Junior High School in?

Vandalia Junior High 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 Junior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vandalia Elementary 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.