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 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ypsilanti Community Schools
Source: 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.
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