Ferry Elementary School

748 ROSLYN RD
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236

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357 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ferry Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, serving as part of the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development within a traditional neighborhood setting.

As a staple of the local community, Ferry Elementary benefits from strong parent and neighborhood involvement, which helps maintain a collaborative atmosphere. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes both core academic subjects and extracurricular enrichment. By focusing on high standards and a nurturing staff, Ferry Elementary aims to provide each student with the foundation necessary to thrive throughout their academic career.

357

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	13
Black	28
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
293 (82.1%)
Black
28 (7.8%)
Two or More
21 (5.9%)
Hispanic
13 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Phone:	(313)432-4100
Website:	http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1231
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 85

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 64