Vera Ralya Elementary School

haslett.k12.mi.us

391 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Vera Ralya Elementary School is a public school located in Haslett, Michigan, serving students within the Haslett Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a district that prides itself on educational excellence, Vera Ralya provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its position within the Haslett community, maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. For families looking for more information on the school's specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events, the official website (http://haslett.k12.mi.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and community updates.

391

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vera Ralya Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	45
Black	20
Asian	11
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
282 (72.1%)
Hispanic
45 (11.5%)
Two or More
32 (8.2%)
Black
20 (5.1%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Haslett Public Schools
Phone:	(517)339-8202
Website:	http://haslett.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 95