FERNDALE UPPER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is a public elementary school that is part of the Ferndale Public Schools school district, located in OAK PARK, MI with about 479 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Ferndale Upper Elementary School, located in Oak Park, Michigan, is a key component of the Ferndale Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 3 through 5, the school is designed to bridge the gap between early primary education and middle school by fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The campus focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the increased independence and complexity of their upcoming middle school years.
The school emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and equity, Ferndale Upper Elementary utilizes a diverse curriculum and modern instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous academic achievement and character development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, engaged citizens who are ready to succeed in the broader Ferndale school community.
For more information, contact Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus at (248) 547-0880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OAK PARK, MI 48237-1735
(248) 547-0880
http://www.ferndaleschools.org
FERNDALE UPPER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS is a public school in OAK PARK, MI with about 479 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Ferndale Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 479
- Teachers:
- 29.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 479 students
- Black or African American
- 52.0%
- White
- 35.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.