- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn, MI
William Ford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Ford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261160004603
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Ford Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 23
- schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Ford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Ford Elementary School ranks #7 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
William Ford Elementary School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261160004603 · Dearborn, MI Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.5:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
William Ford Elementary School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
William Ford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 580
William Ford Elementary School
580 students
What this shows William Ford Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Ford Elementary School compares
William Ford 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 97.8%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, William Ford Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Ford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Ford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Ford Elementary School
How many students attend William Ford Elementary School?
William Ford Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Ford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Ford Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% 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 William Ford Elementary School?
87.0% of students at William Ford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Ford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Ford Elementary School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Ford Elementary School?
William Ford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 William Ford Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, William Ford Elementary School ranks #7 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides William Ford Elementary School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.