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Vandalia Elementary School

271 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vandalia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Vandalia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vandalia Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 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
Vandalia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandalia Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6914 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vandalia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vandalia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
17%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vandalia Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California 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 Vandalia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Vandalia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vandalia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandalia Elementary School's ranking?
Vandalia Elementary School is ranked #6914 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vandalia Elementary School?
577 students attend Vandalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Vandalia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandalia Elementary School?
Vandalia Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vandalia Elementary School offer ?
Vandalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vandalia Elementary School part of?
Vandalia Elementary School is part of Porterville Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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