VANDALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vandalia Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vandalia CUSD 203 school district, located in Vandalia, IL with about 493 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Vandalia Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Vandalia Elementary School, located at 1017 W Fletcher St in Vandalia, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Vandalia Community Unit School District #203, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early years of their development. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Vandalia Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Fayette County. The school often prioritizes a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging parent involvement and student participation in various extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners to be productive, engaged citizens within the Vandalia area and beyond.

For more information, contact Vandalia Elementary School at (618) 283-5166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.