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.
517
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Demographic Student Count
White261
Hispanic34
Black180
Asian5
Two or More36
American Indian1
  • White
    261 (50.5%)
  • Black
    180 (34.8%)
  • Two or More
    36 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: 517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 196
Grade 1 157
Grade 2 164

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten196
Grade 1157
Grade 2164
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26451.1%
Male25348.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)