Verlinden School (Closed 2006)

609 N. Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
Verlinden School serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
68%
18%
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White
21%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Verlinden School?
186 students attend Verlinden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Verlinden School students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Verlinden School offer ?
Verlinden School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Verlinden School part of?
Verlinden School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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