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#3122 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Elementary School · Ferndale Public Schools · Ferndale, MI
An elementary school in Ferndale, MI where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2610 PINECREST DR, Ferndale, MI 48220
- Math 17% proficient (2015)
- Reading 22% proficient (2015)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2012, to 20% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,733/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferndale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,095
Median home value
$229,700
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Upper Elementary CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ferndale Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is listed in Ferndale Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is a public elementary school in Ferndale, MI, part of Ferndale Public Schools, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,122 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
What grades does Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus serve?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus rank in MI?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks #3,122 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus a charter school?
No, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus a Title I school?
No, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
50.7% of students at Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (248) 548-1950
- Area population (ZIP 48220)
- 21,502
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 48220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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