Ferry Elementary School serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
Hispanic
12%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
White
81%
63%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ferry Elementary School?
94 students attend Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ferry Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferry Elementary School?
Ferry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ferry Elementary School part of?
Ferry Elementary School is part of Shelby Public Schools.
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