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Van-far Elementary School

2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Van-far Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Van-far Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Van-far Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van-far Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1372 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Van-far Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van-far Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Van-far Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van-far Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van-far Elementary School's ranking?
Van-far Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Van-far Elementary School?
320 students attend Van-far Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Van-far Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van-far Elementary School?
Van-far Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van-far Elementary School offer ?
Van-far Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Van-far Elementary School part of?
Van-far Elementary School is part of Van-Far R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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