- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Verellen Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261353005026 · Essexville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 22.4:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Garber High School (489 students)
Verellen Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Verellen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garber High Sc
Garber High School
489 students
- Cramer Junior
Cramer Junior High School
484 students
- This school
Verellen Elementary School
314 students
- Wr Bush Elemen
Wr Bush Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Verellen Elementary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verellen Elementary School compares
Verellen 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Essexville-Hampton Public Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.