Vandenberg Elementary - 02

www.dsdk12.net

441 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Vandenberg Elementary, located in Box Elder, South Dakota, is a key institution within the Douglas School District. Situated at 600 N Ellsworth Rd, the school serves a diverse population, largely influenced by its proximity to Ellsworth Air Force Base. As a result, the school community is frequently composed of both military-connected families and local residents, fostering an environment that emphasizes adaptability, community support, and the unique needs of students in mobile households.

The school operates under the mission of the Douglas School District to provide high-quality educational experiences that prepare students for future success. While functioning as a core academic center for its elementary-aged students, Vandenberg Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere. Families and community members interested in specific curricula, extracurricular offerings, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources and updates on the district's official website at http://www.dsdk12.net.

441

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandenberg Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	56
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	47
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	3

White
293 (66.4 %)
Hispanic
56 (12.7 %)
Two or More
47 (10.7 %)
American Indian
32 (7.3 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Douglas School District 51-1
Phone:	(605)923-0060
Website:	http://www.dsdk12.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 4 244

Grade 5 197