WILLIAM FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William Ford Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dearborn City School District school district, located in DEARBORN, MI with about 660 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, William Ford Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
William Ford Elementary School, located in the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, is a key component of the Dearborn Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for academic success and lifelong learning. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that focuses on core subjects while integrating character development and community engagement to ensure students grow into well-rounded, responsible citizens.
As part of the Dearborn school system, William Ford Elementary benefits from the district’s robust resources, including professional development for educators and a focus on innovative teaching strategies. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, William Ford aims to help every child reach their full potential, effectively bridging the gap between foundational education and future academic challenges.
For more information, contact William Ford Elementary School at (313) 827-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEARBORN, MI 48126-2099
(313) 827-6400
http://www.dearbornschools.org
WILLIAM FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEARBORN, MI with about 660 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dearborn City School District
- Total Students:
- 660
- Teachers:
- 43.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 660 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.