Vanleer Elementary School

4456 Highway 49 West
Vanleer, TN 37181
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vanleer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vanleer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Vanleer Elementary School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Vanleer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanleer Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#586 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vanleer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vanleer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vanleer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
92%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Vanleer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vanleer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanleer Elementary School's ranking?
Vanleer Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Vanleer Elementary School?
267 students attend Vanleer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vanleer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanleer Elementary School?
Vanleer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vanleer Elementary School offer ?
Vanleer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vanleer Elementary School part of?
Vanleer Elementary School is part of Dickson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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