Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus

School Overview
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.
476
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Demographic Student Count
White239
Hispanic26
Black175
Asian3
Two or More33
  • White
    239 (50.2 %)
  • Black
    175 (36.8 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (6.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ferndale Public Schools
Phone: (248)548-1950
Website: http://www.ferndaleschools.org
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 192
Grade 1 143
Grade 2 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten192
Grade 1143
Grade 2141
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22948.1%
Male24751.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)