The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Vandalia Elementary
Vandalia Elementary is a small regular public school in Greensboro serving prekindergarten through fifth grade, with an enrollment that reflects the city's demographics and economic conditions. The school sits on East Vandalia Road in the city's east side and feeds into the Guilford County Schools system.
The student body is predominantly low-income. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially, the school is majority Black, with a substantial Hispanic population, a small Asian enrollment, and very few white or multiracial students. These enrollment patterns place Vandalia squarely within the economic and demographic reality of its neighborhood.
On state assessments administered to grades three through five in 2024-25, the school's results show areas of concern. In math, just over half of tested students met proficiency. In English language arts, fewer than half met the standard. In science, about one in three students tested at proficient levels or above. Science results should be read with the note that the state changed its science assessment this year, which affects year-to-year comparisons. The math and ELA results point to a school where many students are not yet meeting grade-level expectations. A parent may want to look into further what support and intervention strategies the school is using to address these performance gaps.
The school is small. Prekindergarten and kindergarten classes are in the low-to-mid range; third, fourth, and fifth grades are notably smaller, which can mean mixed-age classes or lean staffing in some grades. Data on special education enrollment, English learner status, and other program details were not available, leaving some questions about the full range of services and populations the school serves.
Vandalia sits within a district that is actively reshaping itself. In May 2022, Guilford County voters approved a substantial bond to rebuild or fully renovate schools across the system, addressing a long-standing backlog of facility needs. Depending on Vandalia's status in that pipeline, families may see facility improvements or campus changes in the years ahead. The district has also adopted new math materials in its middle schools and, following state law, made curriculum adjustments related to gender and sexuality instruction in lower grades. These shifts are worth understanding if you have concerns about pedagogy or curriculum approach.
Greensboro itself is growing. New housing development is underway in multiple parts of the city, and the housing market is active, with home values in the zip code moderate relative to state and national benchmarks and rental rates steady. The city has a mixed economy anchored by health care, manufacturing, higher education, and logistics, with major employers ranging from Cone Health to VF Corporation and Honda Aircraft.
For families considering Vandalia, the profile points to a school serving a high-poverty, predominantly Black and Hispanic population with current proficiency rates that fall below state expectations in key subjects. The school's small size and location in an economically stressed neighborhood are characteristics to weigh alongside academic performance and the specific support systems the school offers.
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