- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferndale, MI
Jardon Vocational School
Federal NCES profile for Jardon Vocational School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261803005480
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jardon Vocational School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jardon Vocational School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jardon Vocational School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ferndale, MI.
School address
District: Hazel Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261803005480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Jardon Vocational School shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261803005480 · Ferndale, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 3.8:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel Park High School (567 students)
Jardon Vocational School shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jardon Vocational School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazel Park Hig
Hazel Park High School
567 students
- Hazel Park Jun
Hazel Park Junior High School
413 students
- United Oaks El
United Oaks Elementary School
363 students
- Invest Rooseve
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
332 students
- Webb Elementar
Webb Elementary School
328 students
- This school 34
Jardon Vocational School
34 students
What this shows Jardon Vocational School reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jardon Vocational School compares
Jardon Vocational School is a shrinking 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 | 3.8:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,621
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
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 50.0%
African American 44.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Jardon Vocational School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hazel Park School District of the City of reports $20,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jardon Vocational School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Park Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| United Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Webb Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jardon Vocational School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jardon Vocational School
How many students attend Jardon Vocational School?
Jardon Vocational School has 34 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ferndale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jardon Vocational School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jardon Vocational School is 3.8:1, which is 78% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 76% 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 Jardon Vocational School?
48.8% of students at Jardon Vocational School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jardon Vocational School?
The largest demographic group at Jardon Vocational School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Ferndale, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jardon Vocational School?
Jardon Vocational School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Jardon Vocational School rank among schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jardon Vocational School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Ferndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Besides Jardon Vocational School, Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students), Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students), and United Oaks Elementary School (363 students). See the Hazel Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.