Berger-Vandenberg Elem School

School Overview
Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School, located at 14833 Avalon Avenue in Dolton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dolton School District 149. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on building essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while addressing the individual needs of learners within the local community.

Beyond its core academic mission, Berger-Vandenberg plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood by promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders. The school environment is typically characterized by efforts to enhance student engagement through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives. As part of a district dedicated to closing achievement gaps, Berger-Vandenberg works to provide the resources and guidance necessary to help students navigate their early educational journey with confidence and curiosity.
337
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic21
Black313
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Black
    313 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Dolton SD 149
Phone: (708)841-3606
Website: http://www.schooldistrict149.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 42
Grade 7 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten38
Grade 135
Grade 255
Grade 347
Grade 455
Grade 564
Grade 642
Grade 71
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16248.1%
Male17551.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)