Enrollment
441
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunwoody, GA
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vanderlyn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000638
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanderlyn Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Dunwoody · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanderlyn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanderlyn Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanderlyn Elementary School
Vanderlyn Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dunwoody, Georgia, enrolling 441 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 441 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dunwoody's public schools, it stands alongside Austin Elementary School (803 students): Vanderlyn Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 20.1:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Vanderlyn 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 Vanderlyn Elementary School compares
Vanderlyn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 93% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 50.6%
Asian 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Vanderlyn Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Vanderlyn Elementary School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Vanderlyn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanderlyn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Dunwoody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
803 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dunwoody Elementary School
Standard public school
790 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Chesnut Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vanderlyn Elementary School
How many students attend Vanderlyn Elementary School?
Vanderlyn Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunwoody, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderlyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanderlyn Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Vanderlyn Elementary School?
4.1% of students at Vanderlyn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanderlyn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vanderlyn Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Dunwoody, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanderlyn Elementary School?
Vanderlyn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Vanderlyn Elementary School rank among schools in Dunwoody?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Dunwoody, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dunwoody on the city page.
Is Vanderlyn Elementary School a good school?
Vanderlyn Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia 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 Dekalb County?
Besides Vanderlyn Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.
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