VANDENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Vandenberg Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southfield Public School District school district, located in SOUTHFIELD, MI with about 366 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Vandenberg 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.
Vandenberg Elementary School is a public school located in Southfield, Michigan, serving as part of the Southfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By emphasizing student-centered instruction, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Vandenberg Elementary focuses on building a strong school community by encouraging collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from its integration into the Southfield Public Schools system, utilizing district-wide resources and educational standards to provide a well-rounded experience. Through extracurricular activities and a commitment to nurturing each child's potential, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and engaging environment that empowers young learners to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Vandenberg Elementary School at (248) 746-7378 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076-5803
(248) 746-7378
http://www.southfieldk12.org
VANDENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOUTHFIELD, MI with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Southfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 366
- Teachers:
- 23.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 366 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VANDENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.2%
- White
- 17.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.