- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Verona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260000503848
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verona Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Verona Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verona Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Verona Elementary School shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 260000503848 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 14.4:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Verona Elementary School shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Verona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Creek C
Battle Creek Central High School
978 students
- Springfield Mi
Springfield Middle School
472 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
434 students
- Ann J Kellogg 348
Ann J Kellogg School
348 students
- Fremont Intern 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- This school 201
Verona Elementary School
201 students
What this shows Verona Elementary School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verona Elementary School compares
Verona Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.1%
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
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 23.9%
Two or More 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Verona Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $18,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Verona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verona Elementary School
How many students attend Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verona Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Verona Elementary School?
88.3% of students at Verona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verona Elementary School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Verona Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Verona Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Verona Elementary School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students), Springfield Middle School (472 students), and Valley View Elementary School (434 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.