Enrollment
314
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Essexville, MI
Verellen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verellen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261353005026
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verellen Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Essexville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Verellen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verellen Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Essexville, MI.
School address
District: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261353005026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verellen Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verellen Elementary School
Verellen Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Essexville, Michigan, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 28% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 527 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #469, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Garber High School (489 students) and Cramer Junior High School (484 students) alongside Verellen 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 Verellen Elementary School compares
Verellen 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$11,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Verellen Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, which includes Verellen Elementary School.
$11,672
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Verellen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garber High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cramer Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wr Bush Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verellen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Verellen Elementary School
How many students attend Verellen Elementary School?
Verellen Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Essexville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verellen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verellen Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verellen Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Verellen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verellen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verellen Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Essexville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verellen Elementary School?
Verellen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Verellen Elementary School rank among public schools in Essexville?
By Resource Investment Index, Verellen Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Essexville, 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 Essexville on the city page.
Is Verellen Elementary School a good school?
Verellen Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. 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 Essexville-Hampton Public Schools?
Besides Verellen Elementary School, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Garber High School (489 students), Cramer Junior High School (484 students), and Wr Bush Elementary School (236 students). See the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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