Henry Ford Elementary School

www.dearbornschools.org

726 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry Ford Elementary School, located on Driscoll Street in Dearborn, Michigan, is a public elementary school operating under the Dearborn Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports the social and emotional development of its students, preparing them for middle school and beyond.

As part of the Dearborn school system, Henry Ford Elementary benefits from the district's wide array of resources, including technology integration and specialized support services for English language learners and students with diverse educational needs. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a structured curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a culture of academic excellence and personal growth for all its students.

726

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Ford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	4
Black	10
Asian	14
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
693 (95.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
Black
10 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Dearborn City School District
Phone:	(313)827-4700
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	602
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 128