Ford Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
268 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ford Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?
Ford Elementary School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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