Very Good
#878 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Fern Persons Elementary School
Elementary School · Olivet Community Schools · Olivet, MI
An Olivet Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4425 WEST BUTTERFIELD HWY, Olivet, MI 49076
- Math 47% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fern Persons Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fern Persons Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated751/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,614
Median home value
$185,800
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Olivet Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fern Persons Elementary School is listed in Olivet Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fern Persons Elementary School
Fern Persons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olivet, MI, part of Olivet Community Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fern Persons Elementary School
What grades does Fern Persons Elementary School serve?
Fern Persons Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Fern Persons Elementary School?
Fern Persons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Persons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Persons Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fern Persons Elementary School rank in MI?
Fern Persons Elementary School ranks #878 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fern Persons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fern Persons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fern Persons Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fern Persons Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fern Persons Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fern Persons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fern Persons Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fern Persons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fern Persons Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Fern Persons Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (269) 749-4611
- Area population (ZIP 49076)
- 4,255
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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