C
Below Average
59/100

Vanleer Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4456 Highway 49 West, Vanleer, TN 37181
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
C
Students gain 0.61 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.61 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+3 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (+7 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%32%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income10%30%reading -6 pts, math +15 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4456 Highway 49 West
City Vanleer
ZIP Code 37181
District 4701020
NCES School ID 470102000334
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37181

Understanding the community around Vanleer Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,086
Per Capita Income $37,526
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%
High School or Higher 78.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $171,600
Median Rent $714
Owner-Occupied 85.5%
Renter-Occupied 14.5%
View full data for ZIP 37181 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vanleer Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.8%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 20.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vanleer Elementary?
Vanleer Elementary has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vanleer Elementary?
Vanleer Elementary has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Vanleer Elementary serve?
Vanleer Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vanleer Elementary receive per student?
Vanleer Elementary receives $11,402 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vanleer Elementary in 37181 ▼
Avg Home Value
$324,896
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
14.5%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026