Vandalia Elementary

Summary:

Vandalia Elementary is a public elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 240 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vandalia Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (70%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 43.48% to 79.33% African American. Academically, Vandalia consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, significantly lower than the middle-performing nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates on state standardized tests are also consistently lower than the Guilford County and North Carolina averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Vandalia's 3rd grade math proficiency was 60% compared to the county's 59.8% and the state's 62.7%. Additionally, Vandalia Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.6 to 14.3 over the past 3 years, Vandalia Elementary has been a consistently low-performing school, ranking in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools for the past 8 years. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, potentially related to the racial and economic disparities within its student population. While the nearby schools also serve economically disadvantaged populations, they generally outperform Vandalia Elementary on academic measures, indicating opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 407 East Vandalia Road
       Greensboro, NC  27406-6694


(336) 370-8275

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1221st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,024 Help


Students who attend Vandalia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Allen Middle
High:    James B Dudley High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.9%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details Vandalia Elementary ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 47th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.9%), Hispanic (20.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vandalia Elementary is 15. 52 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vandalia Elementary is $12,024, which is the 16th highest among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vandalia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vandalia Elementary 1221st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Vandalia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vandalia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vandalia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.21 861st 1276 32.5%
2007 44.08 835th 1293 35.4%
2008 16.23 1173rd 1324 11.4%
2009 18.11 1186th 1354 12.4%
2010 29.97 1059th 1363 22.3%
2011 32.66 1029th 1381 25.5%
2012 20.23 1213th 1388 12.6%
2013 21.73 1161st 1403 17.2%
2014 15.63 1226th 1390 11.8%
2015 20.56 1202nd 1440 16.5%
2016 18.07 1234th 1425 13.4%
2017 15.06 1271st 1429 11.1%
2018 4.17 1404th 1434 2.1%
2019 8.64 1400th 1473 5.0%
2021 21.70 1167th 1489 21.6%
2022 9.64 1440th 1514 4.9%
2023 9.03 1429th 1502 4.9%
2024 23.63 1221st 1505 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vandalia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.62 1315th 1332 1.3%
2019 13.25 1290th 1361 5.2%
2021 25.05 1049th 1329 21.1%
2022 14.73 1286th 1366 5.9%
2023 17.20 1306th 1437 9.1%
2024 33.82 1047th 1450 27.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Vandalia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.88 1391st 1405 1.0%
2019 6.39 1388th 1424 2.5%
2021 40.89 817th 1440 43.3%
2022 18.83 1283rd 1458 12.0%
2023 5.93 1433rd 1459 1.8%
2024 23.91 1178th 1455 19.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Vandalia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.06 1363rd 1413 3.5%
2019 12.77 1321st 1430 7.6%
2021 13.82 1292nd 1444 10.5%
2022 6.31 1430th 1464 2.3%
2023 14.84 1325th 1461 9.3%
2024 26.80 1148th 1464 21.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Vandalia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 839th 927 9.5%
2019 22.51 826th 949 13.0%
2021 37.09 538th 896 40.0%
2022 40.39 541st 927 41.6%
2023 21.65 812th 933 13.0%
2024 37.19 617th 924 33.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Vandalia Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Vandalia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 40 197 72 6 4 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 31 252 88 17 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 31 252 88 17 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 25 236 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 17 260 28 10 3 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 17 294 31 9 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 21 283 29 18 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 11 278 21 34 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 14 286 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 14 286 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 10 279 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 7 258 7 3 4 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 4 218 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2007 8 244 6 3 2 n/a n/a 11 274
2008 11 273 6 8 n/a n/a n/a 15 313
2009 7 237 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2010 8 266 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 10 247 5 33 0 4 8 0 307
2012 25 244 3 28 0 0 35 0 335
2013 9 247 9 35 0 0 10 0 310
2014 6 212 8 28 1 0 8 0 263
2015 10 221 6 47 1 0 4 0 289
2016 11 219 6 46 2 0 11 0 295
2017 14 197 7 40 2 1 14 0 275
2018 13 189 5 51 2 2 14 0 276
2019 8 195 6 58 1 2 19 0 289
2020 10 168 8 49 0 2 12 0 249
2021 10 139 6 30 0 3 3 0 191
2022 9 155 5 37 0 0 6 0 212
2023 9 168 6 52 0 0 5 0 240
2024 9 165 8 50 0 0 11 0 243

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vandalia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 319 22.0 14.5 39.5
1995 388 23.0 16.9 34.3
1996 388 23.0 16.9 34.3
1997 280 18.0 15.6 65.7
1998 318 20.0 15.9 43.1
1999 352 19.0 18.5 52.6
2000 352 24.0 14.7 60.5
2001 344 31.0 11.1 62.2
2002 309 32.0 9.7 75.1
2003 309 32.0 9.7 75.1
2004 304 32.0 9.5 99
2005 279 32.0 8.7 73.8
2006 228 32.0 7.1 78.1
2007 274 n/a n/a 61.2
2008 313 23.5 13.3 n/a
2009 250 23.6 10.6 74.8
2010 303 19.8 15.4 78.5
2011 307 20.6 14.8 77.2
2012 335 20.8 16.1 76.7
2013 310 22.3 13.8 84.5
2014 263 23.6 11.1 98.9
2015 289 22.0 13.1 99
2016 295 18.0 16.3 99.3
2017 275 19.1 14.3 98.9
2018 276 17.9 15.3 94.6
2019 289 18.0 16.0 99
2020 249 16.0 15.5 98.8
2021 191 16.4 11.6 82.2
2022 212 17.7 11.9 98.6
2023 240 16.7 14.3 98.8
2024 243 16.2 15.0 98.8

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 Vandalia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 319 22.0 14.5 39.5
1995 388 23.0 16.9 34.3
1996 388 23.0 16.9 34.3
1997 280 18.0 15.6 65.7
1998 318 20.0 15.9 43.1
1999 352 19.0 18.5 52.6
2000 352 24.0 14.7 60.5
2001 344 31.0 11.1 62.2
2002 309 32.0 9.7 75.1
2003 309 32.0 9.7 75.1
2004 304 32.0 9.5 99
2005 279 32.0 8.7 73.8
2006 228 32.0 7.1 78.1
2007 274 n/a n/a 61.2
2008 313 23.5 13.3 n/a
2009 250 23.6 10.6 74.8
2010 303 19.8 15.4 78.5
2011 307 20.6 14.8 77.2
2012 335 20.8 16.1 76.7
2013 310 22.3 13.8 84.5
2014 263 23.6 11.1 98.9
2015 289 22.0 13.1 99
2016 295 18.0 16.3 99.3
2017 275 19.1 14.3 98.9
2018 276 17.9 15.3 94.6
2019 289 18.0 16.0 99
2020 249 16.0 15.5 98.8
2021 191 16.4 11.6 82.2
2022 212 17.7 11.9 98.6
2023 240 16.7 14.3 98.8
2024 243 16.2 15.0 98.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vandalia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,895 (15.8%) $10,129 (84.2%) $12,024

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vandalia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1400th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1429th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vandalia Elementary)29.718.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Vandalia Elementary)2728.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vandalia Elementary)36.228.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Vandalia Elementary)44.728.6
 16.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vandalia Elementary)17.422.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Vandalia Elementary)31.932.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Vandalia Elementary)30.432.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)69.561.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students289240
 17%
African American195168
 13.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian66
Hispanic5852
 10.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White89
 12.5%
Two or More Races195
 73.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%98.8%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Vandalia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Allen Middle
High : James B Dudley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Vandalia Elementary.

Vandalia Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.9% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Vandalia Elementary are 68% African American, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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