Elementary Schools in Vanderbilt Charter Academy

Summary:

Vanderbilt Charter Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Vanderbilt Charter Academy District in Holland, Michigan. Serving grades K-8, the school has a total enrollment of 432 students and is considered a standout institution based on its strong academic performance and resource allocation.

Vanderbilt Charter Academy consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across multiple grade levels. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spending $14,024 per student, the school appears to be effectively supporting its diverse student population, of which 80.09% receive free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024 is an area that may require additional attention and intervention.

The school's ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 431 out of 1,486 schools (4-star rating) in 2023-2024 to 512 out of 1,488 schools (3-star rating) in 2024-2025. Despite these variations, Vanderbilt Charter Academy remains a standout institution within the Vanderbilt Charter Academy District, which is ranked 200 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

District Detail

301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423-3329

(616) 820-5050

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 401

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vanderbilt Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	301 W 16th St	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Vanderbilt Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 820-5050	401	31	12.9	81.0%	106 (26.4%)	21 (5.2%)	229 (57.1%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.5%)	63.7	512^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.6%		68.6	431^st of 1486 public elementary schools	71.0%	81	51.4	34.3	68.5	61.2	69.0	39.5	78.6	63.0	49.0	23.8	31.8	41.4	35.7	30.6	11.9	30.6	$14,024	$2,256	$11,768

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Holland City School District	0.27 mi	7	391^st
Zeeland Public Schools	0.53 mi	14	80^th
Black River Public School	1.14 mi	2	60^th
West Ottawa Public School District	1.46 mi	15	273^rd
Lighthouse Academy	2.83 mi	9

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.