Vera Wilsie Elementary School (Closed 2020)

140 Main St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Vera Wilsie Elementary School serves 239 students in grades 2-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Vera Wilsie Elementary School?
239 students attend Vera Wilsie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Vera Wilsie Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vera Wilsie Elementary School?
Vera Wilsie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vera Wilsie Elementary School offer ?
Vera Wilsie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Vera Wilsie Elementary School part of?
Vera Wilsie Elementary School is part of Newaygo Public School District.

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