Vandora Springs Elementary

1300 Vandora Springs Road
Garner, NC 27529

vandoraspringses.wcpss.net/

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vandora Springs Elementary, located in Garner, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. As a traditional elementary school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with North Carolina state standards, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to ensure that students build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Vandora Springs places a high value on student engagement and community involvement. The school maintains a welcoming atmosphere where parental participation is encouraged to enhance the educational journey. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a focus on fostering a positive school climate, Vandora Springs Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their middle school years and beyond.

548

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandora Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	159
Black	195
Asian	8
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
195 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
159 (29.0 %)
White
152 (27.7 %)
Two or More
31 (5.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)662-2486
Website:	http://vandoraspringses.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 19

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vandora Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vandora Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	44.9%
Male	302	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)