Ferndale Public Schools
3,137 Students
7 Schools
District Overview
Located at 2610 Pinecrest Drive in Ferndale, Michigan, Ferndale Public Schools serves as a fully operational, traditional public school district situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Operating seven active academic facilities, the district offers a continuous educational journey spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 3,137 students, the district fosters an inclusive learning environment designed to guide young scholars through every stage of their academic and personal development. Community members and prospective families can easily reach the central administration by phone or explore district initiatives online at ferndaleschools.org.
Underpinning the district’s academic mission is a robust human infrastructure, backed by a total workforce of approximately 876 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is driven by over 363 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 70 instructional aides, cultivating an attentive learning environment with strong classroom coverage across all grade levels. This instructional team is further reinforced by more than 440 dedicated support staff members who oversee student services, specialized programs, and daily operations. For educational researchers, prospective families, and students, Ferndale Public Schools represents a dynamic, well-resourced suburban system committed to comprehensive public education and long-term student achievement.
Underpinning the district’s academic mission is a robust human infrastructure, backed by a total workforce of approximately 876 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is driven by over 363 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 70 instructional aides, cultivating an attentive learning environment with strong classroom coverage across all grade levels. This instructional team is further reinforced by more than 440 dedicated support staff members who oversee student services, specialized programs, and daily operations. For educational researchers, prospective families, and students, Ferndale Public Schools represents a dynamic, well-resourced suburban system committed to comprehensive public education and long-term student achievement.
7
Total Schools
3,137
Total Students
363.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 947 |
| Hispanic | 84 |
| Black | 1,895 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 179 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black1,895 (60.4%)
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White947 (30.2%)
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Two or More179 (5.7%)
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Hispanic84 (2.7%)
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Asian21 (0.7%)
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American Indian9 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 7 |
| Students: | 3,137* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 363.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.6 |
Schools in Ferndale Public Schools
Found 7 Schools
0 Students
High School 9th - 12th
739 Students
High School 9th - 12th
517 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
528 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
501 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
348 Students
High School 9th - 12th
469 Students
High School 9th - 12th