Vandergriff Elementary School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Vandergriff Elementary School
Vandergriff Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Arlington, Texas. It is part of the Arlington Independent School District and serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school strives to create a safe, nurturing environment for all students, with a focus on academic excellence.
Vandergriff Elementary School provides a comprehensive curriculum, with a variety of classes in core subjects such as reading, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school offers special classes in art, music, physical education, and foreign languages. The school also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities such as chess club, robotics, and drama.
The school provides a variety of resources to help students achieve success, including small group instruction, after-school tutoring, and a full-time school counselor. The school also offers a positive behavior support system, which rewards students for good behavior and encourages them to take responsibility for their actions.
Vandergriff Elementary School is committed to helping all students reach their full potential. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to create a positive learning environment that will foster lifelong learning.
Address:
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703Phone:
(479) 527-3600
Site:
Grades:
K – 4
Enrollment:
599 students
Overview Vandergriff Elementary School
Vandergriff Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Vandergriff Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Vandergriff Elementary School
Vandergriff Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Vandergriff Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.