Vernor Elementary School

Summary:

Vernor Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, with a student population of 328. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student body at Vernor Elementary is predominantly African American, with over 99% of students identifying as such in recent school years.

Vernor Elementary consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, such as the M-Step assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 10.6% at Vernor, compared to 11.7% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% in 2020-2021 to 78.3% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Vernor Elementary serves a high-poverty student population, with over 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

When comparing Vernor Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Bates Academy, located just over a mile away, significantly outperforms Vernor on academic measures, with 51.4% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 10.6% at Vernor. Bates Academy also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6%, compared to Vernor's 69.0%. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies, have a more diverse racial makeup, with small percentages of white, Hispanic, and other racial groups represented, in contrast to Vernor's overwhelmingly African American student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 13726 Pembroke Ave
       Detroit, MI  48235-1519


(313) 494-7342

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1301st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,894 Help


Students who attend Vernor Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mumford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Compare Details Vernor Elementary School ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 18th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vernor Elementary School ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.7%), Pacific Islander (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernor Elementary School is 15, which is the 23rd best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernor Elementary School is $19,894. 56 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernor Elementary School 1301st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Vernor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vernor Elementary School 815th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Vernor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernor Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.80 1398th 1470 4.9%
2024 12.25 1301st 1486 12.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.74 1356th 1397 2.9%
2023 11.71 1235th 1350 8.5%
2024 16.77 1202nd 1381 13.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.01 1335th 1443 7.5%
2024 6.79 1295th 1342 3.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.98 1427th 1446 1.3%
2024 19.71 1091st 1347 19.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.45 429th 475 9.7%
2023 21.92 269th 321 16.2%
2024 25.79 261st 348 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vernor Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.19 815th 897 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.04 686th 836 17.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Vernor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.48 215th 300 28.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vernor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 219 0 1 0 0 0 0 220
2018 0 242 0 0 1 0 0 0 243
2019 0 222 0 0 0 1 0 0 223
2020 0 228 0 1 0 1 0 0 230
2021 0 244 0 1 0 1 0 0 246
2022 0 264 0 0 0 0 0 0 264
2023 0 327 0 0 0 1 0 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 220 12.0 18.3 72.7
2018 243 14.3 16.9 79.4
2019 223 17.0 13.1 76.7
2020 230 16.5 13.9 78.7
2021 246 17.0 14.4 86.6
2022 264 19.0 13.8 83.7
2023 328 21.8 15.0 86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 220 12.0 18.3 72.7
2018 243 14.3 16.9 79.4
2019 223 17.0 13.1 76.7
2020 230 16.5 13.9 78.7
2021 246 17.0 14.4 86.6
2022 264 19.0 13.8 83.7
2023 328 21.8 15.0 86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernor Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,193 (14.3%) $13,183 (85.7%) $15,375
2020 $4,807 (29.4%) $11,524 (70.6%) $16,331
2021 $2,672 (14.3%) $16,064 (85.7%) $18,735
2022 $8,025 (36.4%) $14,008 (63.6%) $22,033
2023 $6,391 (32.1%) $13,503 (67.9%) $19,894

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernor Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students223328
 47.1%
African American222327
 47.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander11
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%86.9%
 10.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vernor Elementary School

Students at Vernor Elementary School are 100% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Vernor Elementary School.

Vernor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Vernor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mumford High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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