- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vandalia, IL
Vandalia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vandalia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174014004629
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandalia Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vandalia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 552
- students enrolled
Vandalia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandalia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vandalia, IL.
School address
District: Vandalia Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 174014004629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Vandalia Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 174014004629 · Vandalia, IL Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Vandalia Junior High School (502 students)
Vandalia Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Vandalia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vandalia Elementary School
552 students
- Vandalia Junio
Vandalia Junior High School
502 students
- Vandalia Commu
Vandalia Community High School
411 students
What this shows Vandalia Elementary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandalia Elementary School compares
Vandalia Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Vandalia Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Vandalia Cusd 203 reports $15,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandalia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandalia Community High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandalia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandalia Elementary School
How many students attend Vandalia Elementary School?
Vandalia Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vandalia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandalia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vandalia Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Vandalia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandalia Elementary School?
Vandalia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vandalia Elementary School rank among public schools in Vandalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandalia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vandalia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vandalia Cusd 203?
Besides Vandalia Elementary School, Vandalia Cusd 203 also operates Vandalia Junior High School (502 students) and Vandalia Community High School (411 students). See the Vandalia Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.