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Vandenberg Elementary School

16100 EDWARDS AVE, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

Ranked 197 of 305 in Michigan

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Vandenberg Elementary School

16100 EDWARDS AVE, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

About Vandenberg Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 42% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
287
Total Students
$79892
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.5%
Asian 3.6%
Hispanic 5.9%
Black 82%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.5%
Asian
3.6%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
82%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 287
48.7%
140 Female
51.3%
147 Male

Student Population

287 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Vandenberg Elementary School Contact Information

Address

16100 EDWARDS AVE, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

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Phone

(248) 746-7378

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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m.–2:55 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

There is a news story on the school website for November 11–12, 2025, saying that a mobile dentist will be coming to campus for dental check-ups.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Michigan?

Ans: You can find the best elementary schools here


Q2 Are there transportation services?

Ans: Yes, Southfield Public Schools does provide bus transportation for students who meet the requirements.


Q3. Do you get meals?

Ans: Yes, breakfast and lunch are served every day. Many students can get free or cheap meals.


Q4. How do teachers grade students?

Ans: The classroom, NWEA benchmark tests, and state M-STEP tests are all ways to grade students.


Q5. How do I sign my child up?

Ans: Families can sign up on the Southfield Public Schools district website or at the school office.


Q6. How can parents get involved?

Ans: Parents can help out, join the PTA, and go to open houses and meetings with teachers.


Q7: What is the school's phone number?

Ans: (248) 746-7600.


Q8: What are the highest-performing high schools in Michigan?

Ans: You can check the highest-performing high schools in Michigan here.

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
ML

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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