- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coleraine, MN
Vandyke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vandyke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270948000394
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandyke Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coleraine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandyke Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandyke Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coleraine, MN.
School address
District: Greenway Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270948000394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Vandyke Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270948000394 · Coleraine, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 10.5:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenway Senior High (271 students)
Vandyke Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Vandyke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vandyke Elementary
377 students
- Greenway Senio
Greenway Senior High
271 students
- Greenway Middl
Greenway Middle
244 students
- Marble Early C 78
Marble Early Childhood Center
78 students
What this shows Vandyke Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandyke Elementary compares
Vandyke Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Vandyke Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Greenway Public School District reports $15,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandyke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenway Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandyke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandyke Elementary
How many students attend Vandyke Elementary?
Vandyke Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coleraine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandyke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandyke Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% 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 Vandyke Elementary?
48.3% of students at Vandyke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandyke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vandyke Elementary is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Coleraine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandyke Elementary?
Vandyke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Vandyke Elementary rank among public schools in Coleraine?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandyke Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coleraine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greenway Public School District?
Besides Vandyke Elementary, Greenway Public School District also operates Greenway Senior High (271 students), Greenway Middle (244 students), and Marble Early Childhood Center (78 students). See the Greenway Public School District district page for the complete list.