VAN-FAR ELEM.
VAN-FAR ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VAN-FAR R-I school district, located in VANDALIA, MO with about 326 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, VAN-FAR ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Van-Far Elementary School, located in Vandalia, Missouri, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Van-Far R-I School District. Situated on Audrain Road 557, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. By providing foundational academic instruction, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while emphasizing the importance of school spirit and community engagement, often represented by the district's "Indian" mascot.
As part of the broader Van-Far school system, the elementary school works to integrate traditional curriculum with the resources necessary for student development in a rural Missouri setting. The school maintains a digital presence through its official district website, which serves as a communication bridge between the administration, faculty, parents, and the broader Vandalia community. Through this platform, they share essential information regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing efforts to support the academic and social growth of their student body.
For more information, contact VAN-FAR ELEM. at (573) 594-2731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VANDALIA, MO 63382-3608
(573) 594-2731
http://www.vf.k12.mo.us
VAN-FAR ELEM. is a public Title I school in VANDALIA, MO with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VAN-FAR R-I
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 26.13
- 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 326 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN-FAR ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.