What grades does Berger-Vandenberg Elem School serve?

Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is a Primary school serving students in Dolton, IL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Berger-Vandenberg Elem School located?

Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is located at Dolton, IL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?

Berger-Vandenberg Elem School has a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What schools are in Dolton, IL?

Dolton, IL is served by the local school district. Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Berger-Vandenberg Elem School — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?

Berger-Vandenberg Elem School currently enrolls 348 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.

Primary|Dolton, Illinois|Dolton SD 149

Dolton, IL 60419

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Wed

Middle School Open HouseEvent

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Sep

Wed

School Improvement DayStaff Day

No School for Students

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

348

Student:Teacher

20.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Dolton SD 149

Phone

(708)841-3606

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

10-14%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Chronic Absenteeism

34.6%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

328

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,881

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,169

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,189

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 59%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$338,685

+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr

Chicago, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

12.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

345

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

324

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

93%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

108 (33%)

Other Health Impairment

48 (15%)

Autism

31 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

20 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

18 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

16 (5%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

266

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Elementary Open House

Event

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Middle School Open House

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Progress Report Day	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	End of First Quarter	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Progress Report Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of Second Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Winter Break No School	Break	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King's Birthday No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Progress Report Day	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of Third Quarter	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break No School	Break	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	School Improvement Day No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Progress Report Day	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School for Students & Teachers End of Fourth Quarter	Event	—