FERN PERSONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fern Persons Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Olivet Community Schools school district, located in OLIVET, MI with about 368 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 22 teachers, Fern Persons Elementary School 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.

Fern Persons Elementary School is a public school located in Olivet, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Olivet Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in their educational journeys.

As part of the broader Olivet school community, Fern Persons Elementary benefits from a small-town atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating community values into its daily operations. For more detailed information regarding current programs, district policies, or specific school resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.olivetschools.org](http://www.olivetschools.org).

For more information, contact Fern Persons Elementary School at (269) 749-4611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4425 WEST BUTTERFIELD HWY
OLIVET, MI 49076-9705
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FERN PERSONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OLIVET, MI with about 368 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
368
Teachers:
22.87
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 368 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FERN PERSONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.