Vernor Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48235 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1550 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#49938 of 50,301 nationally
About Vernor Elementary School
Vernor Elementary School is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 340 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1550th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (22th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 340.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Vernor Elementary School ranks 135th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Vernor Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Vernor Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
David Ellis Academy
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Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
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MacDowell Preparatory Academy
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Einstein Elementary School
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387 students · 1.5 km away
Bates Academy
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Bow ElementaryMiddle School
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University Yes Academy
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388 students · 1.9 km away
Pembroke Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
390 students · 1.9 km away
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA
Oak Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
212 students · 2.0 km away
Lessenger Early Childhood Center
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
54 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
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Meadowlawn Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vernor Elementary School a good school?
Vernor Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 7.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1550 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Vernor Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Vernor Elementary School ranks #1550 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #49938 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Vernor Elementary School?
Vernor Elementary School had 340 students in 2025.
Is Vernor Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Vernor Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Vernor Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vernor Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.