Enrollment
391
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haslett, MI
Vera Ralya Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vera Ralya Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261794005465
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vera Ralya Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Haslett · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vera Ralya Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vera Ralya Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Haslett, MI.
School address
District: Haslett Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261794005465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vera Ralya Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vera Ralya Elementary School
Vera Ralya Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Haslett, Michigan, enrolling 391 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.1% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 522 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 782 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Haslett Public Schools also operates Haslett High School (774 students) and Haslett Middle School (660 students) alongside Vera Ralya Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vera Ralya Elementary School compares
Vera Ralya Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,617
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Vera Ralya Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haslett Public Schools, which includes Vera Ralya Elementary School.
$13,617
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Vera Ralya Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haslett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilkshire School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vera Ralya Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vera Ralya Elementary School
How many students attend Vera Ralya Elementary School?
Vera Ralya Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haslett, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vera Ralya Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vera Ralya Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Vera Ralya Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Vera Ralya Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vera Ralya Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vera Ralya Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Haslett, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vera Ralya Elementary School?
Vera Ralya Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vera Ralya Elementary School rank among public schools in Haslett?
By Resource Investment Index, Vera Ralya Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Haslett, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haslett on the city page.
Is Vera Ralya Elementary School a good school?
Vera Ralya Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Haslett Public Schools?
Besides Vera Ralya Elementary School, Haslett Public Schools also operates Haslett High School (774 students), Haslett Middle School (660 students), and Wilkshire School (390 students). See the Haslett Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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