- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, AR
Vandergriff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vandergriff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050612000231
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandergriff Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandergriff Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandergriff Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Vandergriff Elementary School shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 050612000231 · Fayetteville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 19.2:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Vandergriff Elementary School shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Vandergriff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- This school 558
Vandergriff Elementary School
558 students
What this shows Vandergriff Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandergriff Elementary School compares
Vandergriff Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 85% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Vandergriff Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandergriff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandergriff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandergriff Elementary School
How many students attend Vandergriff Elementary School?
Vandergriff Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandergriff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandergriff Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandergriff Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Vandergriff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandergriff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vandergriff Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandergriff Elementary School?
Vandergriff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Vandergriff Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandergriff Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Vandergriff Elementary School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.