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Berger-Vandenberg Elem School

14833 Avalon Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

Ranked 1084 of 1380 in Illinois

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Berger-Vandenberg Elem School

14833 Avalon Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

Ranked 1084 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Berger-Vandenberg Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 4%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 4% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
348
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 6.61%
Black 92.24%
Two+ Races 0.57%
Native Am. 0.57%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.61%
Black
92.24%
Two+ Races
0.57%
Native Am.
0.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 348
50%
174 Female
50%
174 Male

Student Population

348 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Berger-Vandenberg Elem School Contact Information

Address

14833 Avalon Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

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Phone

(708) 841-3606

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TOP 1084 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Berger-Vandenberg Elem School families are connected with Dolton School District 149’s 2025–2026 Community Eligibility Provision update. The announcement notes that participating schools will continue offering breakfast and lunch at no charge to enrolled students during the school year. For Berger-Vandenberg families, the update is helpful because it supports daily meal access, simplifies school routines, and gives parents one less item to manage during busy mornings. It also reinforces the district’s focus on keeping basic student supports consistent.

FAQ

Q1. What family tools does Berger-Vandenberg Elem School offer?

Ans. Berger-Vandenberg Elem School offers Skyward Family Access, Clever, student support links, school menus, calendar access and useful communication tools.

Q2. Does Berger-Vandenberg Elem School keep any record of student safety information?

Ans. Families and students can find information on cyberbullying, bus information, student support links, and bullying reporting access at Berger-Vandenberg Elem School.

Q3. Does Berger-Vandenberg Elem School have meals provided?

Ans. Berger-Vandenberg Elem School provides district meal services. You can find information about breakfast, lunch and snack for families.

Q4. What is the school identity of Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School?

Ans. Berger-Vandenberg Elem School uses the phrase “Smart As Can Bee” to establish a simple school spirit connection for students and families.

Q5. Why would a family choose Berger-Vandenberg Elem School?

Ans. Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is a neighborhood public school campus providing digital tools, family resources, student support access and services from District 149.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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