Vanderlyn Elementary School

Summary:

Vanderlyn Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Dunwoody, Georgia, serving 438 students in grades PK-5. As part of the DeKalb County School District, Vanderlyn has consistently ranked among the top 40 elementary schools in the state, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vanderlyn Elementary significantly outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on standardized tests, with 77.2% of 3rd graders, 72.4% of 4th graders, and 85.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 31.6%, 30.5%, and 40.8% for the district, respectively. The school's mathematics performance is equally impressive, with 78.5% of 3rd graders, 82.8% of 4th graders, and 79.6% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to 32.1%, 34.3%, and 30.5% for the district. Additionally, Vanderlyn has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at just 5.02%, and spends more per student than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Vanderlyn's academic performance is truly exceptional. For example, Hightower Elementary School, located just 2.6 miles away, had only 12.6% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11.8% in Mathematics, a stark contrast to Vanderlyn's results. Similarly, Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, in the neighboring Fulton County district, had significantly lower proficiency rates than Vanderlyn. This consistent high performance makes Vanderlyn Elementary a highly desirable educational option for families in the Dunwoody area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Dunwoody, GA 30338

(678) 874-9002

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,336

Students who attend Vanderlyn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Peachtree Middle School
High:	Dunwoody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 444

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

Asian:

28.6%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), Asian (28.6%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanderlyn Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 34^th best among 79 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Vanderlyn Elementary School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanderlyn Elementary School is $11,336. 65 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vanderlyn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	91.58	5^th	1101	99.5%
2007	92.30	7^th	1125	99.4%
2008	92.63	5^th	1134	99.6%
2009	90.11	36^th	1133	96.8%
2010	88.50	52^nd	1183	95.6%
2011	90.01	7^th	1212	99.4%
2012	89.42	9^th	1201	99.3%
2013	87.67	15^th	1225	98.8%
2014	88.12	8^th	1231	99.4%
2015	97.42	31^st	1240	97.5%
2016	97.65	27^th	1233	97.8%
2017	97.30	33^rd	1205	97.3%
2018	96.73	37^th	1209	96.9%
2019	96.82	31^st	1234	97.5%
2021	96.18	52^nd	1214	95.7%
2022	97.10	40^th	1244	96.8%
2023	97.20	38^th	1242	96.9%
2024	97.37	33^rd	1248	97.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Vanderlyn is one of the best schools in Dekalb County. The school is very high in academic achievements and has many smart children. They do provide extra help for children who need it. We have had a good experience at this school and if we've had any problems, it was solved instantly. It's more than a school, the teachers, the parents, and the children are part of a wide community. My children loved going to class! The new principle has also added many extra activities after school. I would definitely recommend Vanderlyn Elementary as a great model for education for young children. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

My son is been in this school for KG, he is excellent in reading,writing,spelling and math as well, his teacher is so kind and nice to students and parents to connect for kid's growth, we are so happy that we moved here for the school, we would like to continue since my son is really good in learning things. we love vanderlyn elementary. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	601	601
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	462	462
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	418	418
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	506	506
1994	475	57	24	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1995	556	97	35	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	693
1996	556	97	35	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	693
1997	620	75	42	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	747
1998	635	59	55	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	760
1999	561	52	48	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	679
2000	532	35	37	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	616
2001	538	27	42	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	623
2002	563	36	57	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	672
2003	563	36	57	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	672
2004	569	32	90	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
2005	623	25	102	11	0	n/a	n/a	20	781
2006	667	35	112	14	1	n/a	n/a	20	849
2007	691	42	127	20	2	n/a	n/a	20	902
2008	723	31	139	22	2	n/a	n/a	22	939
2009	750	44	150	24	5	n/a	n/a	31	1004
2010	563	30	155	28	7	2	15	0	800
2011	562	24	185	33	5	1	17	0	827
2012	465	32	192	23	6	0	12	0	730
2013	486	29	214	28	5	0	16	0	778
2014	464	29	235	26	4	1	18	0	777
2015	396	22	250	25	2	1	17	0	713
2016	360	23	278	31	3	1	17	0	713
2017	333	23	297	32	0	1	20	0	706
2018	338	30	276	45	1	1	14	0	705
2019	308	29	271	41	3	1	15	0	668
2020	315	23	305	36	5	0	12	0	696
2021	256	35	257	37	8	0	8	0	601
2022	219	34	192	32	2	0	14	0	493
2023	219	37	128	33	1	0	20	0	438
2024	220	33	127	42	1	0	21	0	444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	601	30.0	20.0	1
1991	462	30.0	15.4	2.4
1992	418	29.0	14.4	2.4
1993	506	27.0	18.7	4
1994	557	32.1	17.4	3.4
1995	693	35.0	19.8	3.2
1996	693	35.0	19.8	3.2
1997	747	36.5	20.5	2.7
1998	760	39.2	19.4	2.1
1999	679	39.2	17.3	3.1
2000	616	36.8	16.7	1.6
2001	623	34.5	18.1	1.8
2002	672	45.0	14.9	2.2
2003	672	45.0	14.9	2.2
2004	703	46.0	15.3	2.7
2005	781	51.4	15.2	1.7
2006	849	57.5	14.8	3.5
2007	902	59.7	15.1	3.4
2008	939	61.3	15.3	2
2009	1004	64.2	15.6	2.4
2010	800	51.5	15.5	2
2011	827	51.5	16.0	1
2012	730	47.8	15.2	1.5
2013	778	42.3	18.3	1.2
2014	777	43.2	17.9	1.4
2015	713	43.0	16.5	1.3
2016	713	45.0	15.8	1.7
2017	706	47.7	14.8	1.4
2018	705	48.2	14.6	3.5
2019	668	46.2	14.4	3.1
2020	696	46.3	15.0	3.2
2021	601	47.3	12.7	3.2
2022	493	40.3	12.2	n/a
2023	438	36.3	12.0	5
2024	444	32.3	13.7	8.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	601	30.0	20.0	1
1991	462	30.0	15.4	2.4
1992	418	29.0	14.4	2.4
1993	506	27.0	18.7	4
1994	557	32.1	17.4	3.4
1995	693	35.0	19.8	3.2
1996	693	35.0	19.8	3.2
1997	747	36.5	20.5	2.7
1998	760	39.2	19.4	2.1
1999	679	39.2	17.3	3.1
2000	616	36.8	16.7	1.6
2001	623	34.5	18.1	1.8
2002	672	45.0	14.9	2.2
2003	672	45.0	14.9	2.2
2004	703	46.0	15.3	2.7
2005	781	51.4	15.2	1.7
2006	849	57.5	14.8	3.5
2007	902	59.7	15.1	3.4
2008	939	61.3	15.3	2
2009	1004	64.2	15.6	2.4
2010	800	51.5	15.5	2
2011	827	51.5	16.0	1
2012	730	47.8	15.2	1.5
2013	778	42.3	18.3	1.2
2014	777	43.2	17.9	1.4
2015	713	43.0	16.5	1.3
2016	713	45.0	15.8	1.7
2017	706	47.7	14.8	1.4
2018	705	48.2	14.6	3.5
2019	668	46.2	14.4	3.1
2020	696	46.3	15.0	3.2
2021	601	47.3	12.7	3.2
2022	493	40.3	12.2	n/a
2023	438	36.3	12.0	5
2024	444	32.3	13.7	8.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vanderlyn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$499 (5.3%)	$8,854 (94.7%)	$9,353
2018	$345 (3.6%)	$9,296 (96.4%)	$9,642
2019	$540 (4.8%)	$10,796 (95.2%)	$11,336

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	81.4	75.4	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	89	89.2	0.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	81.3	62.7	18.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	90.1	84.7	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	80.2	71.9	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	70.4	76.6	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Vanderlyn Elementary School)	67.5	76.6	9.1%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	668	438	34.4%
African American	29	37	27.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	271	128	52.8%
Hispanic	41	33	19.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	308	219	28.9%
Two or More Races	15	20	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.1%	5%	1.9%

Schools Near Vanderlyn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vanderlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1877 Vanderlyn Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9002	444	32	13.7	8.1%	220 (49.5%)	33 (7.4%)	42 (9.5%)	127 (28.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	97.4	33^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	97.4%		97.2	38^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.9%	5	77.2	72.4	85.2	78.5	82.8	79.6	77.8	$11,336	$540	$10,796
Dunwoody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1923 Womack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 875-4002	774	56	13.9	21.3%	250 (32.3%)	155 (20.0%)	76 (9.8%)	241 (31.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.2%)	95.2	63^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	95.0%		94.9	74^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.0%	11	64.1	73.3	80.2	67.2	79.8	78.0	84.0	$10,414	$435	$9,979
Kingsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 Brendon Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-8902	364	29	12.4	65.1%	76 (20.9%)	32 (8.8%)	218 (59.9%)	22 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	36	758^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.3%		43.3	637^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.7%	121	36.0	31.7	30.8	44.9	30.0	25.5	30.8	$14,861	$734	$14,127
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5321 Roberts Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8102	743	44	16.7	5.1%	369 (49.7%)	50 (6.7%)	62 (8.3%)	209 (28.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.5%)	98.6	14^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.4	20^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	78.0	76.9	86.5	95.6	92.2	82.3	78.1	$7,511	$517	$6,994
Chesnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4576 N Peachtree Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7102	512	41	12.6	50.2%	124 (24.2%)	170 (33.2%)	141 (27.5%)	42 (8.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.7%)	79.7	237^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.0%		58.5	461^st of 1242 public elementary schools	62.9%	224	64.7	50.7	65.6	69.4	55.9	53.1	41.3	$14,256	$1,605	$12,651
Cary Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1663 East Nancy Creek Drive	Atlanta	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6802	256	26	9.7	93.8%	3 (1.2%)	7 (2.7%)	224 (87.5%)	19 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	20.6	1002^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	19.7%		14.9	1090^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.2%	88	31.6	20.9	27.1	29.7	30.2	14.6	10.6	$11,862	$760	$11,102
Huntley Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2112 Seaman Cir	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7402	463	41	11.3	69.5%	80 (17.3%)	90 (19.4%)	218 (47.1%)	47 (10.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.8%)	37.4	735^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.1%		44.2	628^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	107	27.0	26.6	44.9	33.3	23.1	33.3	43.5	$14,113	$755	$13,358
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5890	960	69	13.9	44.4%	79 (8.2%)	332 (34.6%)	172 (17.9%)	316 (32.9%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.2%)	73.1	302^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	75.8%		71.3	323^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	74.0%	21	50.0	59.8	56.8	50.4	58.2	43.9	51.9	$10,735	$316	$10,418
Hightower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4236 Tilly Mill Rd	Doraville	30360	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7302	619	46	13.3	97.7%	6 (1.0%)	21 (3.4%)	561 (90.6%)	23 (3.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	9.9	1190^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.6%		13.4	1111^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.5%	79	12.6	13.1	17.0	11.8	20.6	11.7	15.2	$11,581	$689	$10,892
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8100 Roberts Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4060	548	44	12.4	71.0%	61 (11.1%)	301 (54.9%)	131 (23.9%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (8.0%)	45.2	626^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.8%		44.3	627^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.5%	1	40.3	34.5	45.7	41.3	40.5	25.7	34.3	$12,715	$486	$12,229

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanderlyn Elementary School

Is Vanderlyn Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Vanderlyn Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Vanderlyn Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

How many students attend Vanderlyn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 444 students attended Vanderlyn Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Vanderlyn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Vanderlyn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Peachtree Middle School
High : Dunwoody High School

What is the racial makeup of Vanderlyn Elementary School?

Students at Vanderlyn Elementary School are 50% White, 29% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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