Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oak Park, MI school district, covering approximately 4.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus's student population of 517 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus often compared to?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Cooley Elementary School, Keith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
517 students attend Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus offer ?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus part of?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is part of Ferndale School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Not a good choice!! They care about the money that they recieve from ALL the title one kids they have. We left the district, and are now in a safe environment, and very challenging for my kids. The best choice we ever made.
Review Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
