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Fern Persons Elementary School vs. Bellevue Elementary School

Should you attend Fern Persons Elementary School or Bellevue Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fern Persons Elementary School
4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bellevue Elementary School
904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fern Persons Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bellevue Elementary School 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-6
Total Students
375 students
281 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fern Persons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellevue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fern Persons Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellevue Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fern Persons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellevue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fern Persons Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olivet Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#924 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2438 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fern Persons Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellevue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fern Persons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olivet Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fern Persons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olivet Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fern Persons Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bellevue Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
100
36
Grade 1 Students
77
38
Grade 2 Students
108
37
Grade 3 Students
90
40
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Grade 6 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fern Persons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olivet Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fern Persons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Olivet Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fern Persons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olivet Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fern Persons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Olivet Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fern Persons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olivet Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fern Persons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olivet Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fern Persons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olivet Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellevue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fern Persons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olivet Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellevue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fern Persons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olivet Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellevue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellevue Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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