Verona Mills School

www.huroncountyruralschools.com/veronamills

27 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Verona Mills School, located in Bad Axe, Michigan, is a preserved historical site that serves as a testament to the era of one-room rural education in Huron County. Managed by the Huron County Historical Society, the schoolhouse has been meticulously maintained to offer visitors a tangible look back at the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It functions today as an educational landmark, providing a glimpse into the architectural and social realities of Michigan’s early rural school system.

Beyond its historical preservation, the site serves as an important community resource for local history enthusiasts and school groups. The school is often featured in discussions regarding Huron County’s "rural school movement," highlighting how these small, multi-grade institutions were the bedrock of pioneer communities. Through its website and community involvement, the Verona Mills School works to ensure that the heritage of Michigan’s small-town education is documented and shared with future generations.

Total Students

1.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verona Mills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
24 (88.9%)
American Indian
2 (7.4%)
Two or More
1 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Verona Township S/D #1F
Phone:	(989)269-7054
Website:	http://www.huroncountyruralschools.com/veronamills
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2