At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
454
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
41%+2.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in Box Elder, South Dakota. The school enrolls 454 students. It is part of the Douglas School District 51-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictDouglas School District 51-1
County46103
CityBox Elder
ZIP57719
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID461941000436
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment454
White64.8%
Hispanic / Latino9.9%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
64.8%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
1.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
12.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.