Overview
VAN-FAR ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in VANDALIA, Missouri. The school enrolls 325 students. It is part of the VAN-FAR R-I district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictVAN-FAR R-I
County29007
CityVANDALIA
ZIP63382
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID293078002125
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment325
White84.4%
Hispanic / Latino3.4%
Black / African American4.1%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %57%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)