Verellen Elementary School

612 Borton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades 2-4, Verellen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Verellen Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Verellen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verellen Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1551 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Verellen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Verellen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Verellen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Verellen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verellen Elementary School's ranking?
Verellen Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Verellen Elementary School often compared to?
Verellen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wr Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Verellen Elementary School?
300 students attend Verellen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Verellen Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verellen Elementary School?
Verellen Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verellen Elementary School offer ?
Verellen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Verellen Elementary School part of?
Verellen Elementary School is part of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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