Vangorden Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025)

Vangorden Elementary School

6475 Lesourdsville West Cheste
Hamilton, OH 45011

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Top 10%

Serving 654 students in grades 3-6, Vangorden Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 654 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 10% in OH
: 83% (Top 10%)
: 81% (Top 20%)
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vangorden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Vangorden Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Vangorden Elementary School
3	148
4	163
5	188
6	155

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Total Students

654 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School
2023	660
2022	633
2021	579
2020	551
2019	551
2018	648
2017	648
2016	622
2015	637
2014	650
2013	670
2012	663
2011	697
2010	740
2009	742
2008	708
2007	906
2006	959
2005	939

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School
2023	29
2022	28
2021	24
2020	24
2019	24
2018	29
2017	29
2016	29
2014	29
2013	28
2012	35
2011	35
2010	37
2009	35
2008	34
2007	43
2006	46
2005	48
2004	41

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School Rankings

Vangorden Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Vangorden Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (OH)

#315 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School
2022	#315
2021	#220
2019	#250
2018	#240
2017	#325
2016	#193
2015	#573
2014	#387
2013	#390
2012	#248
2011	#316

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83%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2022	83%	52%	69%
2021	83%	50%	68%
2019	90%	63%	78%
2018	88%	62%	80%
2017	91%	63%	82%
2016	88%	61%	80%
2015	90%	68%	84%
2014	93%	77%	88%
2013	92%	76%	89%
2012	94%	78%	90%
2011	92%	77%	89%

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81%

60%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2022	81%	60%	73%
2021	81%	57%	72%
2019	84%	64%	77%
2018	84%	63%	80%
2017	80%	62%	80%
2016	79%	55%	72%
2015	87%	74%	86%
2014	93%	83%	92%
2013	93%	83%	92%
2012	95%	83%	93%
2011	95%	82%	92%

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80-84%

63%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2022	82%	63%	76%
2021	87%	60%	76%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	23:1	17:1	24:1
2022	23:1	17:1	24:1
2021	24:1	17:1	23:1
2020	23:1	18:1	23:1
2019	23:1	18:1	23:1
2018	22:1	18:1	23:1
2017	22:1	18:1	23:1
2016	21:1	18:1	23:1
2014	22:1	18:1	23:1
2013	24:1	18:1	23:1
2012	19:1	18:1	21:1
2011	20:1	17:1	23:1
2010	20:1	17:1	21:1
2009	21:1	18:1	22:1
2008	21:1	18:1	21:1
2007	21:1	17:1	21:1
2006	21:1	17:1	19:1
2005	20:1	17:1	18:1
2004	17:1	17:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	10%	3%	10%
2022	7%	3%	9%
2021	5%	3%	8%
2020	5%	3%	8%
2019	5%	3%	8%
2018	4%	3%	7%
2017	4%	3%	7%
2016	3%	3%	6%
2015	3%	2%	7%
2014	4%	2%	6%
2013	3%	3%	7%
2012	3%	2%	6%
2011	3%	3%	6%
2010	4%	3%	8%
2009	4%	3%	7%
2008	5%	2%	7%
2007	7%	3%	6%
2006	6%	2%	6%
2005	5%	2%	6%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	5%	7%	10%
2022	5%	7%	10%
2021	5%	6%	9%
2020	5%	6%	8%
2019	5%	6%	8%
2018	4%	5%	7%
2017	4%	5%	7%
2016	4%	5%	6%
2015	2%	5%	7%
2014	2%	5%	6%
2013	1%	4%	5%
2012	1%	4%	5%
2011	1%	3%	4%
2010	2%	4%	4%
2009	2%	4%	4%
2007	3%	3%	4%
2006	4%	3%	4%
2005	3%	3%	3%
2004	3%	3%	3%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	9%	17%	13%
2022	8%	17%	12%
2021	7%	17%	12%
2020	6%	17%	11%
2019	6%	17%	11%
2018	5%	16%	11%
2017	5%	16%	11%
2016	6%	16%	11%
2015	6%	16%	12%
2014	5%	16%	10%
2013	6%	16%	10%
2012	5%	16%	10%
2011	5%	16%	10%
2010	4%	17%	10%
2009	4%	17%	10%
2008	4%	17%	9%
2007	11%	17%	9%
2006	13%	17%	8%
2005	11%	18%	7%

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White

72%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	72%	67%	62%
2022	76%	67%	63%
2021	79%	68%	65%
2020	79%	69%	68%
2019	79%	69%	68%
2018	81%	71%	71%
2017	81%	71%	71%
2016	81%	71%	73%
2015	84%	72%	69%
2014	85%	73%	74%
2013	87%	73%	74%
2012	88%	74%	75%
2011	88%	74%	76%
2010	90%	76%	78%
2009	90%	76%	79%
2008	91%	77%	80%
2007	79%	77%	81%
2006	77%	78%	82%
2005	81%	77%	84%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	4%	6%	5%
2022	4%	6%	6%
2021	4%	6%	6%
2020	5%	5%	5%
2019	5%	5%	5%
2018	6%	5%	4%
2017	6%	5%	4%
2016	6%	5%	4%
2015	5%	5%	5%
2014	4%	4%	4%
2013	3%	4%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	0.46	0.52	0.59
2022	0.41	0.52	0.57
2021	0.37	0.51	0.55
2020	0.37	0.49	0.51
2019	0.37	0.49	0.51
2018	0.34	0.47	0.47
2017	0.34	0.47	0.47
2016	0.34	0.47	0.46
2015	0.29	0.46	0.45
2014	0.27	0.44	0.44
2013	0.25	0.44	0.43
2012	0.22	0.43	0.43
2011	0.22	0.43	0.41
2010	0.19	0.41	0.37
2009	0.19	0.40	0.36
2008	0.19	0.40	0.35
2007	0.36	0.40	0.33
2006	0.39	0.37	0.31
2005	0.33	0.38	0.28

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

20%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	9%	37%	16%
2022	4%	38%	15%
2021	4%	39%	16%
2020	6%	39%	16%
2019	6%	39%	16%
2018	3%	23%	16%
2017	3%	23%	16%
2016	4%	40%	17%
2015	4%	40%	18%
2014	3%	39%	19%
2013	4%	33%	16%
2012	4%	38%	13%
2011	3%	37%	16%
2010	3%	34%	16%
2009	4%	30%	13%
2007	8%	27%	8%
2006	8%	27%	5%
2005	7%	25%	4%
2004	8%	24%	4%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Vangorden Elementary School	Ohio	Lakota Local School District
2023	2%	5%	3%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2021	1%	5%	2%
2020	1%	5%	2%
2019	1%	5%	2%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2013	2%	5%	2%
2012	1%	6%	2%
2007	1%	6%	2%
2006	2%	6%	1%
2005	2%	6%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lakota Local School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vangorden Elementary School's ranking?

Vangorden Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.

What schools are Vangorden Elementary School often compared to?

Vangorden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Early Childhood School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).

How many students attend Vangorden Elementary School?

654 students attend Vangorden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Vangorden Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Vangorden Elementary School?

Vangorden Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Vangorden Elementary School offer ?

Vangorden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Vangorden Elementary School part of?

Vangorden Elementary School is part of Lakota Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 654 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 10%
: 83% (Top 10%)
: 81% (Top 20%)
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education