What grades does Vandenberg Elementary - 02 serve?

As a Primary school, Vandenberg Elementary - 02 serves students in Box Elder, SD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Vandenberg Elementary - 02 located?

You can find Vandenberg Elementary - 02 in Box Elder, SD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary - 02?

At Vandenberg Elementary - 02, there are approximately 15.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Box Elder, SD?

Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is among the schools serving Box Elder, SD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Vandenberg Elementary - 02 — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Box Elder, South Dakota|Douglas School District 51-1

Box Elder, SD 57719

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26-27 Family Walk-ThroughEvent

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26-27 Family Walk-ThroughEvent

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26-27 First Day of SchoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

4–5

Enrollment

442

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Douglas School District 51-1

Econ. Disadvantaged

31.7%

Phone

(605)923-0060

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

439

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,597

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,085

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,856

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 49%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$364,977

+2.3% 1yr+41.8% 5yr

Rapid City, SD metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.6%

Below 150% poverty line

3.4%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

6.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

464

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

418

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

95%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

123 (29%)

Autism

83 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

74 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

70 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

28 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

454

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

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26-27 Family Walk-Through

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26-27 Family Walk-Through

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26-27 Family Walk-Through

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	26-27 - End of First Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	26-27 - End of First Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	26-27 - End of First Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	26-27 End of 2nd Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	26-27 End of 2nd Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	26-27 End of 2nd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	26-27 Holiday Break for Students	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	26-27 Holiday Break for Students	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	26-27 Holiday Break for Students	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	26-27 First Day Back for Students After Break	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	26-27 First Day Back for Students After Break	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	26-27 First Day Back for Students After Break	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	26-27 End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	26-27 End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	26-27 End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	26-27 Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	26-27 Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	26-27 Spring Break	Break	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	26-27 DHS Senior Graduation	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	26-27 DHS Senior Graduation	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	26-27 DHS Senior Graduation	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	26-27 End of 4th Quarter - Last Day for Students - 2 Hr. Early Release	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	26-27 End of 4th Quarter - Last Day for Students - 2 Hr. Early Release	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	26-27 End of 4th Quarter - Last Day for Students - 2 Hr. Early Release	Event	—