At a glance
Reported students
280
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
Vandenberg Elementary School: 280 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Vandenberg Elementary School
Vandenberg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Redford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Redford School District. NCES reports 280 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 Black (85.7%) and White (6.1%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vandenberg Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.7 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.12
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.1%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black85.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.5%
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.
Other schools in South Redford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jane Addams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
Fisher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
341 reported students
SOAR Academic Institute
High · Grades 06–12
204 reported students
John D Pierce Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
577 reported students
Lee M Thurston High School
High · Grades 09–12
806 reported students
Public schools near Vandenberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 341 | 0.6 mi |
| Global Heights Academy Elementary · Charter · Global Heights Academy | PK–08 | 274 | 0.7 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 248 | 1 mi |
| WashingtonParks Academy Elementary · Charter · Washington-Parks Academy | KG–08 | 591 | 1 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary · Crestwood School District | KG–05 | 309 | 1.1 mi |
| Westfield Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Westfield Charter Academy | KG–06 | 730 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vandenberg Elementary School
What grades does Vandenberg Elementary School serve?
Vandenberg Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Redford School District.
How many students attend Vandenberg Elementary School?
Vandenberg Elementary School reported 280 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 280 students and 21.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vandenberg Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vandenberg Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Redford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vandenberg Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.8% 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 Vandenberg Elementary School in?
Vandenberg Elementary School is part of South Redford School District, based in Redford, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vandenberg Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fisher Elementary School (0.6 mi), Global Heights Academy (0.7 mi), Thomas Jefferson Elem School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.