- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garner, NC
Vandora Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vandora Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472001899
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandora Springs Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandora Springs Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandora Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Garner, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Vandora Springs Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370472001899 · Garner, NC Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Vandora Springs Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Vandora Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 582
Vandora Springs Elementary
582 students
What this shows Vandora Springs Elementary reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandora Springs Elementary compares
Vandora Springs Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 33.2%
White 25.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Vandora Springs Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandora Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandora Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Garner
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Standard public school
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Bryan Road Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Creech Road Elementary
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549 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
East Garner Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rand Road Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandora Springs Elementary
How many students attend Vandora Springs Elementary?
Vandora Springs Elementary has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garner, NC. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandora Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandora Springs Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Vandora Springs Elementary?
66.1% of students at Vandora Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandora Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vandora Springs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment, in Garner, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandora Springs Elementary?
Vandora Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Vandora Springs Elementary rank among schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandora Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Garner, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garner on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Vandora Springs Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.