- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, MI
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261428005075
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Oak Park, MI.
School address
District: Ferndale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261428005075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261428005075 · Oak Park, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 16.7:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (739 students)
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Upper 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
- Ferndale Lower
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
517 students
- This school
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 Upper Elementary Campus reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus compares
Ferndale Upper 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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 52.1%
African American 37.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Ferndale Upper 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 Upper 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Lower 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 Upper 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
How many students attend Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
53.7% of students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Oak Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Upper Elementary Campus rank among public schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale Public Schools?
Besides Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, Ferndale Public Schools also operates Ferndale High School (739 students), Ferndale Middle School (528 students), and Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus (517 students). See the Ferndale Public Schools district page for the complete list.