- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olivet, MI
Fern Persons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fern Persons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262637007433
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Persons Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olivet · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Persons Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Persons Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olivet, MI.
School address
District: Olivet Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262637007433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fern Persons Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262637007433 · Olivet, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Olivet Middle School (461 students)
Fern Persons Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fern Persons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olivet Middle
Olivet Middle School
461 students
- Olivet High Sc
Olivet High School
404 students
- This school
Fern Persons Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Fern Persons Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Persons Elementary School compares
Fern Persons Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Fern Persons Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Olivet Community Schools reports $13,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fern Persons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olivet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Persons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Persons Elementary School
How many students attend Fern Persons Elementary School?
Fern Persons Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olivet, MI. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Persons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Persons Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fern Persons Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Fern Persons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Persons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fern Persons Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Olivet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Persons Elementary School?
Fern Persons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fern Persons Elementary School rank among public schools in Olivet?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Persons Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olivet, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olivet Community Schools?
Besides Fern Persons Elementary School, Olivet Community Schools also operates Olivet Middle School (461 students) and Olivet High School (404 students). See the Olivet Community Schools district page for the complete list.