Serving 441 students in grades 4-5, Vandenberg Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vandenberg Elementary - 02's student population of 441 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
64%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandenberg Elementary - 02's ranking?
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is ranked #406 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Vandenberg Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Vandenberg Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Douglas High School - 03, Douglas Middle School - 01, Corral Drive Elementary - 21 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Vandenberg Elementary - 02?
441 students attend Vandenberg Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Vandenberg Elementary - 02 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandenberg Elementary - 02?
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vandenberg Elementary - 02 offer ?
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Vandenberg Elementary - 02 part of?
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is part of Douglas School District 51-1.
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