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:
1301^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,894

Students who attend Vernor Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mumford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.0%

Pacific Islander:

1.0%

Asian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vernor Elementary School ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 18^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.25. (See more...)

Compare Details Vernor Elementary School ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.19. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98%), Pacific Islander (1%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernor Elementary School is 15.8. 34 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vernor Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd 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	1398^th	1470	4.9%
2024	12.25	1301^st	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
2018	8.74	1356^th	1397	2.9%
2023	11.71	1235^th	1350	8.5%
2024	16.77	1202^nd	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	1335^th	1443	7.5%
2024	6.79	1295^th	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	1427^th	1446	1.3%
2024	19.71	1091^st	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
2018	21.45	429^th	475	9.7%
2023	21.92	269^th	321	16.2%
2024	25.79	261^st	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	815^th	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	686^th	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	215^th	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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vernor Elementary School

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2017	219	0	1	0	0	220
2018	242	0	0	1	0	243
2019	222	0	0	0	1	223
2020	228	0	1	0	1	230
2021	244	0	1	0	1	246
2022	264	0	0	0	0	264
2023	327	0	0	0	1	328
2024	295	1	1	1	3	301

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
2024	301	19.0	15.8	89.7

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
2024	301	19.0	15.8	89.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernor Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	223	328	47.1%
African American	222	327	47.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	86.9%	10.2%

Schools Near Vernor Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vernor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	13726 Pembroke Ave	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7342	301	19	15.8	89.7%	0 (0.0%)	295 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	1301^st of 1486 public elementary schools	12.4%		6.8	1398^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.9%	97	17.2		10.6	8.7	16.0	19.4	8.8		8.9						20.8	13.8	$19,894	$6,391	$13,503
MacDowell Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4201 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	MacDowell Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8141	368	19	19.3	91.6%	3 (0.8%)	363 (98.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.1				14.7	11.9	7.9							22.2			$14,604	$3,458	$11,146
Einstein Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14001 Northend Ave	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7640	393	24	16.1	84.5%	7 (1.8%)	376 (95.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	5	1462^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	1.6%		9.4	1335^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.2%	127			6.9	10.6	14.3			8.3									$19,024	$2,245	$16,779
Bates Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	19701 Wyoming St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7000	785	42	18.6	52.1%	0 (0.0%)	783 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	84.5	193^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	87.0%		78.6	267^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.8%	74	77.5	36.0	51.4	76.3	75.0	59.8	52.7	70.3	70.0	51.3	44.1	53.3	64.5	44.4	22.4	28.9	$19,563	$6,215	$13,348
Bow ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	19801 Prevost St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0500	514	33	15.5	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	513 (99.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	1454^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.9	1367^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.0%	87	22.6		9.4	6.9	12.5	10.2	16.4	6.3	8.6		6.1	9.0	8.3	13.2			$20,071	$6,577	$13,494
Pembroke Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19940 Mansfield St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Pembroke Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 243-0092	343	23	14.9	92.4%	1 (0.3%)	301 (87.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.8%)	79.8	252^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.0%		88.8	127^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.4%	125			40.7	60.6	83.3	72.7		59.3	69.7	46.7	72.7		60.0		23.3	30.0	$16,894	$1,776	$15,118
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	21700 Marlow St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 539-4115	176	8	23.4	98.3%	0 (0.0%)	176 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$8,605	$830	$7,775
Lessenger Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	12901 Albany St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(248) 336-7610	52	11	4.7	75.0%	4 (7.7%)	48 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$36,241	$4,219	$32,022
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	Public	PK, KG-8	6501 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 651-2400	689	43	16.2	63.3%	3 (0.4%)	676 (98.1%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39.7	852^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		26	1055^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	203	71.7	37.0	42.7	35.4	39.5	38.2	56.5	41.3	27.8	24.7	33.8	35.5	32.1	43.5	8.8	17.4	$20,725	$6,461	$14,264
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	341	25	13.6	93.5%	9 (2.6%)	328 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernor Elementary School

How many students attend Vernor Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended Vernor Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Vernor Elementary School attend?

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

High : Mumford High School

Is Vernor Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Vernor Elementary School?

Students at Vernor Elementary School are 98% African American.

What district is Vernor Elementary School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

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