Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
476 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 239 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 175 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 33 |
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White239 (50.2 %)
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Black175 (36.8 %)
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Two or More33 (6.9 %)
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Hispanic26 (5.5 %)
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Asian3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 192 |
| Grade 1 | 143 |
| Grade 2 | 141 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 229 | 48.1% |
| Male | 247 | 51.9% |
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