At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
12
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
75%+21.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–9
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
FOCUS Safe Sch Program is a public middle serving grades 6–9 in Vandalia, Illinois. The school enrolls 12 students. It is part of the Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–9
DistrictBnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE
County17051
CityVandalia
ZIP62471
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170016502287
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment12
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native100.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.