William Ford Elementary School

www.dearbornschools.org

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Ford Elementary School, located in the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, is a key component of the Dearborn Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for academic success and lifelong learning. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that focuses on core subjects while integrating character development and community engagement to ensure students grow into well-rounded, responsible citizens.

As part of the Dearborn school system, William Ford Elementary benefits from the district’s robust resources, including professional development for educators and a focus on innovative teaching strategies. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, William Ford aims to help every child reach their full potential, effectively bridging the gap between foundational education and future academic challenges.

580

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Ford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	7

White
567 (97.8%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Hispanic
4 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dearborn City School District
Phone:	(313)827-6400
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 98