Fern Persons Elementary School
Tel:
(269)749-4611
- Fern Persons Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Fern Persons Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fern Persons Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fern Persons Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fern Persons Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #771 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Olivet Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fern Persons Elementary School is Olivet High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Olivet Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Olivet Olivet High School Grades: 9-12 | 553 students
0.6 miles
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269)749-3671 0.6 9-12 553 - Olivet Olivet Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 591 students
0.6 miles
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269)749-9953 0.6 4-8 591 - Bellevue Bellevue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 344 students
5.4 miles
904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269)763-9435 5.4 K-6 344 - Bellevue Bellevue Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 264 students
5.4 miles
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269)763-9413 5.4 7-12 264 - Charlotte Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 403 students
8.5 miles
301 East Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517)541-5780 8.5 K-3 403
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