- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262574006218
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferry Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferry Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262574006218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Ferry Elementary School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 262574006218 · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 16.2:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students)
Ferry Elementary School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ferry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe South High School
1,123 students
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe North High School
924 students
- Parcells Middl
Parcells Middle School
671 students
- Brownell Middl
Brownell Middle School
605 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
570 students
- This school 357
Ferry Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Ferry Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferry Elementary School compares
Ferry Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Ferry Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grosse Pointe North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parcells Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Ferry Elementary School?
Ferry Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferry Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Ferry Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ferry Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferry Elementary School?
Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ferry Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Besides Ferry Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students), Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students), and Parcells Middle School (671 students). See the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district page for the complete list.