- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Vestaburg Community Elem School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 263492007060 · Vestaburg, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 10.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming (321 students)
Vestaburg Community Elem School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vestaburg Community Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestaburg Comm
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
321 students
- Vestaburg Comm
Vestaburg Community High School
307 students
- Vestaburg Comm
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg
282 students
- This school
Vestaburg Community Elem School
247 students
What this shows Vestaburg Community Elem School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestaburg Community Elem School compares
Vestaburg Community Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,714
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
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.
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
District finance for Vestaburg Community Schools reports $11,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~247 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.