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Vandalia Elementary
Elementary School · Porterville Unified
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Enrollment
549
Student-Teacher
26.1:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
549
Student-Teacher
26.1:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,156 of 9,539
In Porterville
#20 of 33
public schools
In district
#15 of 21
Porterville Unified
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Vandalia Elementary
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About Vandalia Elementary
Vandalia Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified. Vandalia Elementary serves approximately 549 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Vandalia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,156 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Vandalia Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Vandalia Elementary runs 26.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
34% of students at Vandalia Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Vandalia Elementary — Students at Vandalia Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.
How Vandalia Elementary Compares
See how Vandalia Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vandalia Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hope Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Santa Fe Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Olive Street Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Porterville, see our Porterville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle Porterville | 0.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Santa Fe Elementary Porterville | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Olive Street Elementary Porterville | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| John J. Doyle Elementary Porterville | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Porterville High Porterville | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Roche Elementary Porterville | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| ST ANNE SCHOOL Porterville | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Bartlett Middle Porterville | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Belleview Elementary Porterville | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Hope Elementary Porterville | 2.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Citrus High Porterville | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Los Robles Elementary Porterville | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Sequoia Christian Academey Porterville Porterville | 2.4 mi | — |
| Granite Hills High Porterville | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| West Putnam Elementary Porterville | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Monte Vista Elementary Porterville | 3.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Alta Vista Elementary Porterville | 2.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Vine Street Community Day Porterville | 3.3 mi | — |
| Butterfield Charter Porterville | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Porterville Military Academy Porterville | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93257 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,261
Median Home Value
$276,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
79,340
College Educated
14.7%
Homeownership
55.4%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Median Age
30.9
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| Carmela Elementary Whittier, CA | 5.6 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Calexico, CA | 5.6 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vandalia Elementary
What grades does Vandalia Elementary serve?
Vandalia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vandalia Elementary?
Vandalia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vandalia Elementary rank in CA?
Vandalia Elementary ranks #6,156 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vandalia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandalia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vandalia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandalia Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vandalia Elementary a charter school?
No, Vandalia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandalia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vandalia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandalia Elementary?
77.8% of students at Vandalia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (559) 782-7260
Resources & Links
District
Porterville Unified- District Enrollment
- 13,963
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,988
- District Rank
- #15 of 21
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