Vanderlyn Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1877 Vanderlyn Dr
       Dunwoody, GA  30338


(678) 874-9002

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,336 Help


Students who attend Vanderlyn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Peachtree Middle School
High:    Dunwoody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
Asian:
29.2%
African American:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5% Help


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Compare Details Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50%), Asian (29.2%), African American (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanderlyn Elementary School is 12, which is the 16th best among 79 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanderlyn Elementary School is $11,336. 65 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vanderlyn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 136th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.58 5th 1101 99.5%
2007 92.30 7th 1125 99.4%
2008 92.63 5th 1134 99.6%
2009 90.11 36th 1133 96.8%
2010 88.50 52nd 1183 95.6%
2011 90.01 7th 1212 99.4%
2012 89.42 9th 1201 99.3%
2013 87.67 15th 1225 98.8%
2014 88.12 8th 1231 99.4%
2015 97.42 31st 1240 97.5%
2016 97.65 27th 1233 97.8%
2017 97.30 33rd 1205 97.3%
2018 96.73 37th 1209 96.9%
2019 96.82 31st 1234 97.5%
2021 96.18 52nd 1214 95.7%
2022 97.10 40th 1244 96.8%
2023 97.20 38th 1242 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Open Quote Vanderlyn is one of the best schools in Dekalb County. The school is very high in academic achievements and has many smart children. They do provide extra help for children who need it. We have had a good experience at this school and if we've had any problems, it was solved instantly. It's more than a school, the teachers, the parents, and the children are part of a wide community. My children loved going to class! The new principle has also added many extra activities after school. I would definitely recommend Vanderlyn Elementary as a great model for education for young children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Open Quote My son is been in this school for KG, he is excellent in reading,writing,spelling and math as well, his teacher is so kind and nice to students and parents to connect for kid's growth, we are so happy that we moved here for the school, we would like to continue since my son is really good in learning things. we love vanderlyn elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 601 601
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 462 462
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 418 418
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 506 506
1994 475 57 24 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 556 97 35 3 2 n/a n/a 0 693
1996 556 97 35 3 2 n/a n/a 0 693
1997 620 75 42 4 6 n/a n/a 0 747
1998 635 59 55 5 6 n/a n/a 0 760
1999 561 52 48 13 5 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 532 35 37 11 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 538 27 42 14 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 563 36 57 16 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2003 563 36 57 16 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2004 569 32 90 12 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2005 623 25 102 11 0 n/a n/a 20 781
2006 667 35 112 14 1 n/a n/a 20 849
2007 691 42 127 20 2 n/a n/a 20 902
2008 723 31 139 22 2 n/a n/a 22 939
2009 750 44 150 24 5 n/a n/a 31 1004
2010 563 30 155 28 7 2 15 0 800
2011 562 24 185 33 5 1 17 0 827
2012 465 32 192 23 6 0 12 0 730
2013 486 29 214 28 5 0 16 0 778
2014 464 29 235 26 4 1 18 0 777
2015 396 22 250 25 2 1 17 0 713
2016 360 23 278 31 3 1 17 0 713
2017 333 23 297 32 0 1 20 0 706
2018 338 30 276 45 1 1 14 0 705
2019 308 29 271 41 3 1 15 0 668
2020 315 23 305 36 5 0 12 0 696
2021 256 35 257 37 8 0 8 0 601
2022 219 34 192 32 2 0 14 0 493
2023 219 37 128 33 1 0 20 0 438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 601 30.0 20.0 1
1991 462 30.0 15.4 2.4
1992 418 29.0 14.4 2.4
1993 506 27.0 18.7 4
1994 557 32.1 17.4 3.4
1995 693 35.0 19.8 3.2
1996 693 35.0 19.8 3.2
1997 747 36.5 20.5 2.7
1998 760 39.2 19.4 2.1
1999 679 39.2 17.3 3.1
2000 616 36.8 16.7 1.6
2001 623 34.5 18.1 1.8
2002 672 45.0 14.9 2.2
2003 672 45.0 14.9 2.2
2004 703 46.0 15.3 2.7
2005 781 51.4 15.2 1.7
2006 849 57.5 14.8 3.5
2007 902 59.7 15.1 3.4
2008 939 61.3 15.3 2
2009 1004 64.2 15.6 2.4
2010 800 51.5 15.5 2
2011 827 51.5 16.0 1
2012 730 47.8 15.2 1.5
2013 778 42.3 18.3 1.2
2014 777 43.2 17.9 1.4
2015 713 43.0 16.5 1.3
2016 713 45.0 15.8 1.7
2017 706 47.7 14.8 1.4
2018 705 48.2 14.6 3.5
2019 668 46.2 14.4 3.1
2020 696 46.3 15.0 3.2
2021 601 47.3 12.7 3.2
2022 493 40.3 12.2 n/a
2023 438 36.3 12.0 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vanderlyn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 601 30.0 20.0 1
1991 462 30.0 15.4 2.4
1992 418 29.0 14.4 2.4
1993 506 27.0 18.7 4
1994 557 32.1 17.4 3.4
1995 693 35.0 19.8 3.2
1996 693 35.0 19.8 3.2
1997 747 36.5 20.5 2.7
1998 760 39.2 19.4 2.1
1999 679 39.2 17.3 3.1
2000 616 36.8 16.7 1.6
2001 623 34.5 18.1 1.8
2002 672 45.0 14.9 2.2
2003 672 45.0 14.9 2.2
2004 703 46.0 15.3 2.7
2005 781 51.4 15.2 1.7
2006 849 57.5 14.8 3.5
2007 902 59.7 15.1 3.4
2008 939 61.3 15.3 2
2009 1004 64.2 15.6 2.4
2010 800 51.5 15.5 2
2011 827 51.5 16.0 1
2012 730 47.8 15.2 1.5
2013 778 42.3 18.3 1.2
2014 777 43.2 17.9 1.4
2015 713 43.0 16.5 1.3
2016 713 45.0 15.8 1.7
2017 706 47.7 14.8 1.4
2018 705 48.2 14.6 3.5
2019 668 46.2 14.4 3.1
2020 696 46.3 15.0 3.2
2021 601 47.3 12.7 3.2
2022 493 40.3 12.2 n/a
2023 438 36.3 12.0 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vanderlyn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $499 (5.3%) $8,854 (94.7%) $9,353
2018 $345 (3.6%) $9,296 (96.4%) $9,642
2019 $540 (4.8%) $10,796 (95.2%) $11,336

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanderlyn Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vanderlyn Elementary School)81.475.4
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vanderlyn Elementary School)8989.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vanderlyn Elementary School)81.362.7
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vanderlyn Elementary School)90.184.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vanderlyn Elementary School)80.271.9
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vanderlyn Elementary School)70.476.6
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Vanderlyn Elementary School)67.576.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students668438
 34.4%
African American2937
 27.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian271128
 52.8%
Hispanic4133
 19.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White308219
 28.9%
Two or More Races1520
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%5%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanderlyn Elementary School

Yes! Vanderlyn Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Vanderlyn Elementary School.

Students at Vanderlyn Elementary School are 50% White, 29% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Vanderlyn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Peachtree Middle School
High : Dunwoody High School


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