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 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
68%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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