Vandever Elementary School

2200 South Lions Avenue
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vandever Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vandever Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vandever Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Vandever Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandever Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#797 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vandever Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vandever Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vandever Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
7%
11%
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
7%
8%
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White
44%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Vandever Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vandever Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vandever Elementary School's ranking?
Vandever Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Vandever Elementary School often compared to?
Vandever Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclure Elementary School, Oak Crest Elementary School, Lynn Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Vandever Elementary School?
453 students attend Vandever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Vandever Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandever Elementary School?
Vandever Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vandever Elementary School offer ?
Vandever Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vandever Elementary School part of?
Vandever Elementary School is part of Broken Arrow School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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