Enrollment
266
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dolton, IL
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Berger-Vandenberg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171242001493
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 266
- students enrolled
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berger-Vandenberg Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 149 · Illinois
NCES ID 171242001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berger-Vandenberg Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dolton, Illinois, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Dolton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (342 students): Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Dolton Sd 149 also operates Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students) and New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students) alongside Berger-Vandenberg Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berger-Vandenberg Elem School compares
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 149, which includes Berger-Vandenberg Elem School.
$17,572
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 59.4%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berger-Vandenberg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Sibley Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Beginnings Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carol Moseley Braun School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creative Communications Acad | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| S T E M Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berger-Vandenberg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Dolton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
How many students attend Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dolton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is African American at 89.8% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berger-Vandenberg Elem School rank among elementary schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Berger-Vandenberg Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dolton on the city page.
Is Berger-Vandenberg Elem School a good school?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 149?
Besides Berger-Vandenberg Elem School, Dolton Sd 149 also operates Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students), New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students), and Carol Moseley Braun School (264 students). See the Dolton Sd 149 district page for the complete list.
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