VANLEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Vanleer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dickson County school district, located in Vanleer, TN with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Vanleer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Vanleer Elementary School, located in the rural community of Vanleer, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for students within the Dickson County School District. As a smaller, neighborhood-focused school, it emphasizes a supportive and intimate learning environment. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while maintaining the close-knit culture typical of rural Tennessee educational institutions, ensuring that students receive personalized attention as they navigate their foundational years of schooling.
Academically, the school adheres to the standards and curriculum set forth by the Dickson County school system, focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Vanleer Elementary encourages student involvement through various school activities that promote character development and community engagement. By leveraging its location on Highway 49 West, the school serves as a vital resource for local families, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond within the broader district framework.
For more information, contact Vanleer Elementary at (615) 740-5760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vanleer, TN 37181
(615) 740-5760
VANLEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vanleer, TN with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dickson County
- Total Students:
- 261
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 261 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VANLEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.