Vanderbilt Area School

Vanderbilt Area Schools
947 DONOVAN ST
VANDERBILT, MI 49795
72 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Vanderbilt Area School, located in the small village of Vanderbilt, Michigan, serves as the heart of its local community, providing educational services for students in a rural, close-knit environment. As a smaller district, the school focuses on fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere where individual student growth is prioritized. The school is known for its manageable class sizes, which allow for more personalized attention and a deeper connection to the local community values that define this part of Otsego County.

Beyond its academic offerings, Vanderbilt Area School plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular landscape of the region. By offering a variety of sports, clubs, and community-integrated activities, the school encourages students to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility. The facility on Donovan Street serves as a hub for local events, reflecting the school’s commitment to being an accessible and engaged partner in the development of the village’s youth and the broader community.
72
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (98.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Vanderbilt Area Schools
Phone: (989)983-2561
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio