About This School
Vanderlyn Elementary School is located in Dunwoody, GA and is one of 92 elementary schools in Dekalb County School District. It is a public school that serves 800 students in grades PK, K-3.
Vanderlyn Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Vanderlyn Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Vanderlyn Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Vanderlyn Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Vanderlyn Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Vanderlyn Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Vanderlyn Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Vanderlyn Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Dekalb County District Spending
$10,567Per Pupil
The Dekalb County spends $10,567 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dekalb County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta North School of Seventh-Day Adventists 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Kingsley Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Austin Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Chesnut Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Cross and Crown Day School 2.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-3
- Dekalb County School District
Made AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Vanderlyn Elementary School1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
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Test Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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Reading
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TestRating
10 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 800
46%
52%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Vanderlyn Elementary School had 2% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
70%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
Black
4%
Hispanic
4%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Vanderlyn Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Vanderlyn Elementary School
5
This is a great school! I have 2 boys that attend the school and they both LOVE IT! They are both excited about learning and very much enjoy there time at school. I can not imagine a better elementary school.
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 23, 2011
Vanderlyn Elementary School
kendall: the very best
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 21, 2011
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Yes absolutely right. If you expect your child to have an individual help from the teacher sorry but it's a dream. School it's too crowded & they only cares about school test to be ranked as a great school.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 28, 2010
School Boundaries
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