Very Good
#1131 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
Vandalia Elementary School
Elementary School · Vandalia Cusd 203 · Vandalia, IL
A Vandalia Cusd 203 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1017 W Fletcher St, Vandalia, IL 62471
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vandalia Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vandalia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vandalia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,810
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vandalia Cusd 203
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vandalia Elementary School is listed in Vandalia CUSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vandalia Elementary School
Vandalia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vandalia, IL, part of Vandalia Cusd 203, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,131 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandalia Elementary School
What grades does Vandalia Elementary School serve?
Vandalia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Vandalia Elementary School?
Vandalia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vandalia Elementary School rank in IL?
Vandalia Elementary School ranks #1,131 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Vandalia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandalia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandalia Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vandalia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vandalia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandalia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vandalia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandalia Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Vandalia Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (618) 283-5166
- Area population (ZIP 62471)
- 10,309
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62471; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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