Enrollment
247
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vestaburg, MI
Vestaburg Community Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Vestaburg Community Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263492007060
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestaburg Community Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vestaburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestaburg Community Elem School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestaburg Community Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vestaburg, MI.
School address
District: Vestaburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263492007060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vestaburg Community Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vestaburg Community Elem School
Vestaburg Community Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vestaburg, Michigan, enrolling 247 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Vestaburg Community Elem School is leaner than roughly 91% of Michigan schools and 39% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vestaburg Community Schools also operates Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming (321 students) and Vestaburg Community High School (307 students) alongside Vestaburg Community Elem 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 Vestaburg Community Elem School compares
Vestaburg Community Elem 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$11,175
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Vestaburg Community Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vestaburg Community Schools, which includes Vestaburg Community Elem School.
$11,175
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 74.9%
Federal 3.9%
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 Vestaburg Community Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vestaburg Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vestaburg Community Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~247 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vestaburg Community Elem School
How many students attend Vestaburg Community Elem School?
Vestaburg Community Elem School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vestaburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Elem School is 10.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% 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 Vestaburg Community Elem School?
60.8% of students at Vestaburg Community Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestaburg Community Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Vestaburg Community Elem School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Vestaburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestaburg Community Elem School?
Vestaburg Community Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Vestaburg Community Elem School rank among public schools in Vestaburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestaburg Community Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vestaburg, 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 Vestaburg on the city page.
Is Vestaburg Community Elem School a good school?
Vestaburg Community Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Vestaburg Community Schools?
Besides Vestaburg Community Elem School, Vestaburg Community Schools also operates Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming (321 students), Vestaburg Community High School (307 students), and Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg (282 students). See the Vestaburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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