- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 171242001493 · Dolton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students)
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline Sible
Caroline Sibley Elem School
434 students
- New Beginnings
New Beginnings Learning Academy
288 students
- This school
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
266 students
- Carol Moseley
Carol Moseley Braun School
264 students
- Creative Commu
Creative Communications Acad
246 students
- S T E M Academ
S T E M Academy
243 students
What this shows Berger-Vandenberg Elem School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berger-Vandenberg Elem School compares
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Dolton Sd 149 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.