Enrollment
552
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vandalia Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vandalia Elementary School
Vandalia Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vandalia, Illinois, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1104 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vandalia Cusd 203 also operates Vandalia Junior High School (502 students) and Vandalia Community High School (411 students) alongside Vandalia Elementary 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 Vandalia Elementary School compares
Vandalia Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vandalia Cusd 203, which includes Vandalia Elementary School.
$15,202
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vandalia on the city page.
Is Vandalia Elementary School a good school?
Vandalia Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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