Ferndale Public 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.
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Total Schools
3,137
Total Students
363.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White947
Hispanic84
Black1,895
Asian21
Two or More179
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    1,895 (60.4%)
  • White
    947 (30.2%)
  • Two or More
    179 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    84 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    21 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Ferndale Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High4
Other0
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