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 equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (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 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 #409 out of 636 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, Corral Drive Elementary - 21, Valley View Elementary - 13 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 42% SD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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?
66% of Vandenberg Elementary - 02 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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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