Verellen Elementary School
Tel:
(989)894-9770
- Verellen Elementary School serves 340 students in grades 2-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Verellen Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-4 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Verellen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Verellen Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #798 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Essexville-Hampton Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Verellen Elementary School is Detention Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Detention Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Detention Center (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Essexville Detention Center Special Education School
Grades: 5-12 | 13 students
0.5 miles
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989)667-3209 0.5 5-12 13 - Essexville Cramer Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 592 students
1.8 miles
313 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989)894-9740 1.8 5-8 592 - Essexville Garber High School Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
1.8 miles
213 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989)894-9710 1.8 9-12 547 - Essexville Bay-arenac Community High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 163 students
1.9 miles
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989)893-8811 1.9 9-12 163 - Essexville W.r. Bush Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 232 students
2.7 miles
800 Nebobish Ave
Essexville, MI 48732
(989)894-9760 2.7 K-1 232
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