Vandenberg Elementary School

www.southredford.org

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vandenberg Elementary School is a public school located in Redford, Michigan, serving as a key component of the South Redford School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging student engagement, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the South Redford school system, Vandenberg emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating various resources to address the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies, the district’s website at [http://www.southredford.org](http://www.southredford.org) serves as the primary hub for information and school-related communications.

280

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandenberg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	13
Black	240
Asian	2
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
240 (85.7%)
White
17 (6.1%)
Hispanic
13 (4.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Redford School District
Phone:	(313)532-0300
Website:	http://www.southredford.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 55