Is Vandyke Elementary a good school?

Vandyke Elementary ranks 398 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vandyke Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Vandyke Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Vandyke Elementary?

Students at Vandyke Elementary are 82% White, 12% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Vandyke Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vandyke Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Greenway Middle High : Greenway Senior High

Vandyke Elementary

Summary:

Vandyke Elementary is a public elementary school in Coleraine, Minnesota, serving 414 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Greenway Public School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with a diverse student population that includes a significant percentage of Native American and low-income students.

Vandyke Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with 56.69% of students proficient or better in math and 49.61% in reading, compared to the district's 41.51% and 44.49% respectively. The school's racial diversity, with 81.88% White students, 3.62% Native American, and 12.32% two or more races, is higher than the state average. Additionally, Vandyke has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.19% to 59.18% over the past three years, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.8, suggests students may receive more individualized attention.

Compared to nearby schools, Vandyke Elementary generally outperforms Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School and King Elementary in academic proficiency, particularly in math. However, Cohasset Elementary and East Rapids Elementary in the Grand Rapids Public School District have higher proficiency rates in both math and reading. Vandyke's male students outperform their female counterparts in math, while the female students perform better in reading. The school's Native American and low-socioeconomic status students also perform well, but its special education students struggle compared to other Minnesota elementary schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

300 Cole Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722-0570

(218) 245-2510

District: Greenway Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,247

Students who attend Vandyke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Greenway Middle
High:	Greenway Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Two or more races:

12.3%

American Indian:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vandyke Elementary ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), two or more races (12.3%), American Indian (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vandyke Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Vandyke Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vandyke Elementary is $14,247.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vandyke Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vandyke Elementary 398^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Vandyke Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Greenway Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenway Public School District 223^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	46.44	506^th	756	33.1%
2013	61.11	355^th	824	56.9%
2014	52.22	468^th	826	43.3%
2015	75.38	180^th	840	78.6%
2016	66.79	298^th	848	64.9%
2017	78.75	134^th	853	84.3%
2018	79.08	135^th	847	84.1%
2019	61.40	382^nd	870	56.1%
2021	58.41	401^st	869	53.9%
2022	53.59	452^nd	858	47.3%
2023	55.70	414^th	845	51.0%
2024	58.38	398^th	881	54.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.57	62^nd	463	86.6%
2019	42.08	331^st	515	35.7%
2021	49.59	203^rd	417	51.3%
2022	35.21	357^th	500	28.6%
2023	37.25	348^th	524	33.6%
2024	22.38	475^th	572	17.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	91.85	14^th	728	98.1%
2019	76.99	111^th	740	85.0%
2021	83.60	53^rd	683	92.2%
2022	71.98	135^th	663	79.6%
2023	59.39	307^th	774	60.3%
2024	56.20	340^th	793	57.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.98	201^st	774	74.0%
2019	57.55	401^st	787	49.0%
2021	63.82	298^th	783	61.9%
2022	60.24	351^st	799	56.1%
2023	56.21	382^nd	787	51.5%
2024	43.03	512^th	809	36.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.71	89^th	779	88.6%
2019	62.49	336^th	798	57.9%
2021	50.23	450^th	784	42.6%
2022	43.89	530^th	808	34.4%
2023	49.91	441^st	799	44.8%
2024	73.55	192^nd	826	76.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.75	22^nd	39	43.6%
2024	59.33	16^th	42	61.9%

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Rank History for White students at Vandyke Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.53	243^rd	712	65.9%
2019	36.11	543^rd	722	24.8%
2021	43.21	436^th	710	38.6%
2022	40.06	472^nd	725	34.9%
2023	52.48	343^rd	712	51.8%
2024	41.35	461^st	730	36.8%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vandyke Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	419	0	4	0	14	n/a	n/a	437
1989	441	1	0	2	12	n/a	n/a	456
1990	459	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	463
1991	411	1	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	419
1992	392	1	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	400
1993	424	1	0	3	12	n/a	n/a	440
1994	402	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	410
1995	340	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	345
1996	340	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	345
1997	352	4	2	4	12	n/a	n/a	374
1998	308	1	2	2	11	n/a	n/a	324
1999	293	1	2	2	18	n/a	n/a	316
2000	281	1	2	2	15	n/a	n/a	301
2001	275	0	1	1	12	n/a	n/a	289
2002	281	0	1	0	20	n/a	n/a	302
2003	281	0	1	0	20	n/a	n/a	302
2004	337	0	1	0	24	n/a	n/a	362
2005	373	1	1	0	15	n/a	n/a	390
2006	393	1	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	405
2007	394	1	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	412
2008	358	4	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	380
2009	334	1	0	1	30	n/a	n/a	366
2010	328	4	0	5	23	n/a	n/a	360
2011	299	1	0	10	9	0	16	335
2012	273	1	0	16	6	0	26	322
2013	350	2	0	16	6	0	27	401
2014	358	2	0	16	4	0	36	416
2015	357	0	0	15	5	0	41	418
2016	331	1	0	9	7	0	39	387
2017	369	3	1	14	43	0	16	446
2018	383	4	0	10	29	0	27	453
2019	352	5	0	7	38	0	19	421
2020	369	2	0	13	24	0	30	438
2021	356	1	0	13	19	0	39	428
2022	350	3	0	9	20	0	41	423
2023	339	4	0	5	15	0	51	414

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 Vandyke Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	437	28.2	15.4	37.1
1989	456	26.2	17.4	31.6
1990	463	22.8	20.3	35.2
1991	419	20.9	20.0	26.7
1992	400	18.7	21.3	30.5
1993	440	24.7	17.8	25.7
1994	410	21.3	19.2	31.2
1995	345	23.2	14.9	33
1996	345	23.2	14.9	33
1997	374	23.4	16.0	30.7
1998	324	n/a	0.0	32.7
1999	316	24.9	12.7	34.8
2000	301	22.9	13.1	52.5
2001	289	21.4	13.5	45.7
2002	302	21.6	14.0	42.7
2003	302	21.6	14.0	42.7
2004	362	24.0	15.1	48.3
2005	390	23.9	16.3	50.3
2006	405	23.9	16.9	53.3
2007	412	21.9	18.8	54.6
2008	380	22.1	17.2	58.4
2009	366	23.2	15.8	58.5
2010	360	20.3	17.7	62.8
2011	335	18.5	18.0	59.4
2012	322	20.5	15.7	60.9
2013	401	26.3	15.2	58.9
2014	416	27.5	15.1	57.9
2015	418	29.0	14.4	58.4
2016	387	29.0	13.3	59.9
2017	446	27.4	16.2	61.7
2018	453	29.3	15.4	60.3
2019	421	30.2	13.9	60.6
2020	438	30.0	14.6	55.3
2021	428	30.8	13.8	43.2
2022	423	33.6	12.5	40.2
2023	414	36.0	11.5	59.2

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 Vandyke Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	437	28.2	15.4	37.1
1989	456	26.2	17.4	31.6
1990	463	22.8	20.3	35.2
1991	419	20.9	20.0	26.7
1992	400	18.7	21.3	30.5
1993	440	24.7	17.8	25.7
1994	410	21.3	19.2	31.2
1995	345	23.2	14.9	33
1996	345	23.2	14.9	33
1997	374	23.4	16.0	30.7
1998	324	n/a	0.0	32.7
1999	316	24.9	12.7	34.8
2000	301	22.9	13.1	52.5
2001	289	21.4	13.5	45.7
2002	302	21.6	14.0	42.7
2003	302	21.6	14.0	42.7
2004	362	24.0	15.1	48.3
2005	390	23.9	16.3	50.3
2006	405	23.9	16.9	53.3
2007	412	21.9	18.8	54.6
2008	380	22.1	17.2	58.4
2009	366	23.2	15.8	58.5
2010	360	20.3	17.7	62.8
2011	335	18.5	18.0	59.4
2012	322	20.5	15.7	60.9
2013	401	26.3	15.2	58.9
2014	416	27.5	15.1	57.9
2015	418	29.0	14.4	58.4
2016	387	29.0	13.3	59.9
2017	446	27.4	16.2	61.7
2018	453	29.3	15.4	60.3
2019	421	30.2	13.9	60.6
2020	438	30.0	14.6	55.3
2021	428	30.8	13.8	43.2
2022	423	33.6	12.5	40.2
2023	414	36.0	11.5	59.2

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 Vandyke Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,247

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vandyke Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 382^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 414^th of 845 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Vandyke Elementary)	75	73.1	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Greenway Public School District)	75	73.1	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Vandyke Elementary)	65.6	53.9	11.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Greenway Public School District)	65.6	53.9	11.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Vandyke Elementary)	63.5	43.8	19.8%
4th Grade Math (Greenway Public School District)	63.5	43.8	19.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Vandyke Elementary)	51.2	43.8	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (Greenway Public School District)	51.2	43.8	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	421	414	1.7%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	38	15	60.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	5	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	352	339	3.7%
Two or More Races	19	51	168.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	59.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Vandyke Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Vandyke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Cole Ave	Coleraine	55722	Itasca County	Greenway Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 245-2510	414	36	11.5	59.2%	339 (81.9%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (12.3%)	58.4	398^th of 881 public elementary schools	54.8%		55.7	414^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.0%	16	59.7	52.0			56.7	53.3	44.0			49.6			$14,247
East Rapids Elementary	Public	K-5	1195 NE 10th St	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 327-5880	681	41	16.6	57.9%	566 (83.1%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.3%)	77.8	164^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.4%		68.9	265^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.6%	101	69.2	68.4	57.8		64.9	53.9	61.1	69.3		61.4	60.2	60.2
West Rapids Elementary	Public	K-5	901 SW 22nd Ave	Grand Rapids	55744	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 327-5870	604	38	15.8	45.7%	534 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	33 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	58.6	391^st of 881 public elementary schools	55.6%		52.8	444^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.5%	53	56.5	55.8	44.1		52.1	44.8	47.6	61.6		51.4	52.3	52.3
Cohasset Elementary	Public	K-5	450 Columbus Ave	Cohasset	55721	Itasca County	Grand Rapids Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 327-5860	280	16	17.7	36.8%	253 (90.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	69	264^th of 881 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.4	245^th of 845 public elementary schools	71.0%	19	57.9	68.0	39.6		55.0	50.9	64.0	67.9		60.6	56.6	56.6	$12,849
King Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 5th St SE	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8860	424	44	9.5	72.2%	222 (52.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (0.9%)	117 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (17.5%)	65.9	301^st of 881 public elementary schools	65.8%		60.9	359^th of 845 public elementary schools	57.5%	58	76.8	47.8	33.9		53.2	61.1	54.4	52.6		56.1	70.2	70.2	$17,165
Deer River Schools SPED	Public	K-5	313 Main Ave E	Deer River	56636	Itasca County	Deer River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 246-8860	6	1	6.0		3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)								(n/a)													$21,476
Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 W 3rd Ave	Keewatin	55753	Itasca County	Nashwauk-Keewatin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 778-1280	332	23	14.7	53.0%	291 (87.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	40.3	582^nd of 881 public elementary schools	33.9%		55	422^nd of 845 public elementary schools	50.1%	160	56.5	42.6	18.4	17.5	35.1	28.3	39.1	56.8	47.6	42.1	65.8	65.8	$13,353

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Schools Near Vandyke Elementary