Vandenberg Elementary School

www.southfieldk12.org

306 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

306

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandenberg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	18
Black	251
Asian	11
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
251 (82.0 %)
White
23 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.9 %)
Asian
11 (3.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Southfield Public School District
Phone:	(248)746-7378
Website:	http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 46