- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Vera Ralya Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 261794005465 · Haslett, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 16.3:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Haslett High School (774 students)
Vera Ralya Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vera Ralya Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haslett High S
Haslett High School
774 students
- Haslett Middle
Haslett Middle School
660 students
- This school
Vera Ralya Elementary School
391 students
- Wilkshire Scho
Wilkshire School
390 students
- Murphy Element
Murphy Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Vera Ralya Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vera Ralya Elementary School compares
Vera Ralya Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Haslett Public Schools reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.