Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

www.ferndaleschools.org

501 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ferndale Upper Elementary School, located in Oak Park, Michigan, is a key component of the Ferndale Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 3 through 5, the school is designed to bridge the gap between early primary education and middle school by fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The campus focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the increased independence and complexity of their upcoming middle school years.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and equity, Ferndale Upper Elementary utilizes a diverse curriculum and modern instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous academic achievement and character development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, engaged citizens who are ready to succeed in the broader Ferndale school community.

501

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	13
Black	187
Asian	2
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
261 (52.1%)
Black
187 (37.3%)
Two or More
36 (7.2%)
Hispanic
13 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Ferndale Public Schools
Phone:	(248)547-0880
Website:	http://www.ferndaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 182