Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestaburg Community 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: VESTABURG COMMUNITY ELEM. SCHOOL serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Vestaburg, MI, covering approximately 67.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vestaburg Community Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Vestaburg Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestaburg Community Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vestaburg Community Elementary School's ranking?
Vestaburg Community Elementary School is ranked #1738 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vestaburg Community Elementary School often compared to?
Vestaburg Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vestaburg Community High 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 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Vestaburg Community Elementary School?
247 students attend Vestaburg Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vestaburg Community Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestaburg Community Elementary School?
Vestaburg Community Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vestaburg Community Elementary School offer ?
Vestaburg Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestaburg Community Elementary School part of?
Vestaburg Community Elementary School is part of Vestaburg Community Schools.
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