Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
266 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School, located at 14833 Avalon Avenue in Dolton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dolton School District 149. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on building essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while addressing the individual needs of learners within the local community.
Beyond its core academic mission, Berger-Vandenberg plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood by promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders. The school environment is typically characterized by efforts to enhance student engagement through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives. As part of a district dedicated to closing achievement gaps, Berger-Vandenberg works to provide the resources and guidance necessary to help students navigate their early educational journey with confidence and curiosity.
Beyond its core academic mission, Berger-Vandenberg plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood by promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders. The school environment is typically characterized by efforts to enhance student engagement through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives. As part of a district dedicated to closing achievement gaps, Berger-Vandenberg works to provide the resources and guidance necessary to help students navigate their early educational journey with confidence and curiosity.
266
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black | 239 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Black239 (89.8%)
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Hispanic23 (8.6%)
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Two or More4 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dolton SD 149 |
| Phone: | (708)841-3606 |
| Website: | http://www.schooldistrict149.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 266 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
33
Grade 1
35
Grade 2
49
Grade 3
42
Grade 4
51
Grade 5
49
Grade 6
7
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Grade 1 | 35 |
| Grade 2 | 49 |
| Grade 3 | 42 |
| Grade 4 | 51 |
| Grade 5 | 49 |
| Grade 6 | 7 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 143 | 53.8% |
| Male | 123 | 46.2% |
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