FERNDALE LOWER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is a public elementary school that is part of the Ferndale Public Schools school district, located in FERNDALE, MI with about 447 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 27 teachers, Ferndale Lower 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 Lower Elementary, located on Pinecrest Drive, serves as a foundational hub within the Ferndale Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on students in the early elementary grades (often Pre-K through 2nd grade). The curriculum emphasizes core academic skill-building, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning, all while adhering to the district’s broader commitment to educational equity and student-centered instruction.
As part of the Ferndale Schools community, the campus benefits from a strong focus on community engagement and the "Ferndale Way," which promotes diversity, collaboration, and academic excellence. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, providing small-group instruction and specialized resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families at Ferndale Lower Elementary are typically encouraged to participate in school events, fostering a tight-knit community that prioritizes the holistic growth of every child as they begin their educational journey.
For more information, contact Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus at (248) 548-1950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FERNDALE, MI 48220-2709
(248) 548-1950
http://www.ferndaleschools.org
FERNDALE LOWER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS is a public school in FERNDALE, MI with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ferndale Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 27.2
- 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 447 students
- White
- 43.8%
- Black or African American
- 42.5%
- Two or more races
- 11.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.