Vanderlyn Elementary School

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vanderlyn Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Dunwoody, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the DeKalb County School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and high levels of parental involvement. It serves a diverse student population and consistently ranks as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the district, often recognized for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated teaching staff.

Beyond its academic focus, Vanderlyn places a significant emphasis on building a supportive school community. The school benefits from an exceptionally active Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which sponsors numerous enrichment programs, cultural events, and extracurricular activities that enhance the student experience. With a mission centered on developing well-rounded students, the school fosters an environment that balances high academic standards with social-emotional growth, making it a cornerstone of the Dunwoody educational landscape.

438

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanderlyn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	33
Black	37
Asian	128
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
219 (50.0 %)
Asian
128 (29.2 %)
Black
37 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.5 %)
Two or More
20 (4.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-9002
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 68