Vandalia CUSD 203

District Overview
Located at 1109 N 8th Street in Vandalia, Illinois, Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 serves as an active, traditional public school system grounded in a remote town setting. Operating three campuses across the community, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum for 1,465 enrolled students, spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As an independent, non-charter unit district, Vandalia CUSD 203 provides a comprehensive academic foundation for local youth, guiding students through key developmental milestones in primary, middle, and high school education. Community members and researchers can access district resources online at vandals203.org or reach administrative offices directly at (618) 283-4525.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust operational and instructional workforce reflected in federal dataset profiles for the 2024–2025 school year. The district employs approximately 571 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, anchored by nearly 233 FTE certified teachers and supported by 33 FTE instructional aides. Furthermore, a dedicated team of over 305 FTE support staff helps oversee daily operations, student services, and facility management. This strong staffing context ensures that Vandalia CUSD 203 maintains low student-to-educator ratios and a well-supported learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its rural Illinois community.
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Total Schools
1,465
Total Students
232.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandalia CUSD 203
Demographic Student Count
White1,336
Hispanic34
Black4
Asian3
Two or More85
American Indian3
  • White
    1,336 (91.2%)
  • Two or More
    85 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (2.3%)
  • Black
    4 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Vandalia CUSD 203
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,465*
Teachers (FTE):232.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Vandalia CUSD 203
Found 3 Schools