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#1524 of 2,648 schools in NC
Vandora Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Wake County Schools · Garner, NC
A Wake County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1300 Vandora Springs Road, Garner, NC 27529
- Math 68% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vandora Springs Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vandora Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garner), 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
$86,426
Median home value
$325,600
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Aversboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Oak City AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–10 | 1.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #138 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vandora Springs Elementary is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vandora Springs Elementary
Vandora Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Garner, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandora Springs Elementary
What grades does Vandora Springs Elementary serve?
Vandora Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vandora Springs Elementary?
Vandora Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandora Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandora Springs Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vandora Springs Elementary rank in NC?
Vandora Springs Elementary ranks #1,524 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Vandora Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandora Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Vandora Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandora Springs Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vandora Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Vandora Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandora Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vandora Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandora Springs Elementary?
71.1% of students at Vandora Springs 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (919) 662-2486
- Area population (ZIP 27529)
- 55,201
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27529; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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