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#1268 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
William Ford Elementary School
Elementary School · Dearborn City School District · Dearborn, MI
A Dearborn City School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14749 ALBER ST, Dearborn, MI 48126
- Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Ford Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Ford Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn), 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
$42,353
Median home value
$200,600
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Business and Technology ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Maples Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Gardner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Lowrey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dearborn City School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #23 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Ford Elementary School is listed in Dearborn City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Ford Elementary School
William Ford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, MI, part of Dearborn City School District, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Ford Elementary School
What grades does William Ford Elementary School serve?
William Ford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William Ford Elementary School?
William Ford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Ford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Ford Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Ford Elementary School rank in MI?
William Ford Elementary School ranks #1,268 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is William Ford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Ford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 William Ford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Ford Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Ford Elementary School a charter school?
No, William Ford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Ford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William Ford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Ford Elementary School?
93.1% of students at William Ford 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (313) 827-6400
- Area population (ZIP 48126)
- 52,075
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 48126; 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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