VanGorden Elementary School

6475 LeSourdsville West Cheste
Liberty Township, OH 45011

660 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

VanGorden Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Liberty Township, Ohio, and is part of the Lakota Local School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a positive, inclusive environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, VanGorden Elementary is known for its active school community and dedicated faculty. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and parent engagement initiatives designed to support a well-rounded learning experience. By leveraging the resources of the Lakota district, VanGorden aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school, consistently maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the Liberty Township neighborhood.

660

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VanGorden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	34
Black	56
Asian	67
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
477 (72.3 %)
Asian
67 (10.2 %)
Black
56 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (5.2 %)
Two or More
25 (3.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)644-1150
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Grade 3 162

Grade 4 187

Grade 5 155

Grade 6 156