- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon, MI
Nellie Reed Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nellie Reed Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261086008582
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nellie Reed Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 164
- students enrolled
Nellie Reed Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Corunna Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261086008582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
164 on latest CCD 261086008582 · Vernon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 14.9:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Corunna High School (610 students)
Nellie Reed Elementary CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Nellie Reed Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corunna High S
Corunna High School
610 students
- Elsa Meyer Ele
Elsa Meyer Elementary School
484 students
- Corunna Middle
Corunna Middle School
438 students
- This school 164
Nellie Reed Elementary
164 students
What this shows Nellie Reed Elementary reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nellie Reed Elementary compares
Nellie Reed Elementary vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Corunna Public Schools reports $14,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nellie Reed Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corunna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsa Meyer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corunna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nellie Reed Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nellie Reed Elementary
How many students attend Nellie Reed Elementary?
Nellie Reed Elementary has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie Reed Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie Reed Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nellie Reed Elementary?
56.7% of students at Nellie Reed Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie Reed Elementary?
Nellie Reed Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Corunna Public Schools?
Besides Nellie Reed Elementary, Corunna Public Schools also operates Corunna High School (610 students), Elsa Meyer Elementary School (484 students), and Corunna Middle School (438 students). See the Corunna Public Schools district page for the complete list.