Fern Persons Elementary School

www.olivetschools.org

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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).

374

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Persons Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	8

White
353 (94.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.3 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Olivet Community Schools
Phone:	(269)749-4611
Website:	http://www.olivetschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 79

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 95