- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferndale, MI
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261428005076
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ferndale, MI.
School address
District: Ferndale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261428005076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261428005076 · Ferndale, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 17.8:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (739 students)
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferndale High
Ferndale High School
739 students
- Ferndale Middl
Ferndale Middle School
528 students
- This school
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
517 students
- Ferndale Upper
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
501 students
- University Hig
University High School
469 students
- Tri County Edu
Tri County Educational Center
348 students
What this shows Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus compares
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$14,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 34.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ferndale Public Schools reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri County Educational Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
How many students attend Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferndale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
47.1% of students at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Ferndale, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus rank among public schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ferndale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale Public Schools?
Besides Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, Ferndale Public Schools also operates Ferndale High School (739 students), Ferndale Middle School (528 students), and Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus (501 students). See the Ferndale Public Schools district page for the complete list.