- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southfield, MI
Vandenberg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vandenberg Elementary 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 263231006782
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandenberg Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandenberg Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberg Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231006782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Vandenberg Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 263231006782 · Southfield, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 15.3:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
Vandenberg Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vandenberg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- This school 306
Vandenberg Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Vandenberg Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandenberg Elementary School compares
Vandenberg Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$21,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Programs
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandenberg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandenberg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Southfield
1 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandenberg Elementary School
How many students attend Vandenberg Elementary School?
Vandenberg Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandenberg Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Vandenberg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandenberg Elementary School?
Vandenberg Elementary 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 Vandenberg Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberg Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides Vandenberg Elementary School, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.