VAN-FAR ELEM.

VAN-FAR R-I
2122 AUDRAIN RD 557
VANDALIA, MO 63382
320 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
320
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (84.4 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (8.1 %)
  • Black
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.4 %)
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: VAN-FAR R-I
Phone: (573)594-2731
Website: http://www.vf.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 29
Gender Ratio