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Ferndale Public Schools

Public school district · Ferndale, MI · NCES 2614280

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At a glance

Reported students

3,137

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

7

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

17.3:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$14,163

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$8,143

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
3,137
Teachers (FTE)
181
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1

What current records say about Ferndale Public Schools

Ferndale Public Schools operates 7 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Ferndale, Michigan. NCES reports 3,137 students and 181.8 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 109 of 536 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $14,163 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,143 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 332 of 533 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
1.6%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
11%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
181.8
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$44,343,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Ferndale Public Schools

Ferndale, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.4678, -83.1476

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White30.2%
  • Hispanic2.7%
  • Black60.4%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary250916.6:10
Middle152817:10
High440919.6:10

Explore schools in Ferndale Public Schools

7 current directory entries

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Showing 1–7 of 7 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
CasaHigh09–1200:1
Ferndale High SchoolHigh09–1273917.4:1
Ferndale Lower Elementary CampusElementaryKG–0351716.6:1
Ferndale Middle SchoolMiddle06–0852817:1
Ferndale Upper Elementary CampusElementaryKG–0650116.6:1
Tri County Educational CenterHigh09–1234829:1
University High SchoolHigh09–1246921.8:1

Cities served by Ferndale Public Schools

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Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Public Schools

How many schools are in Ferndale Public Schools?

Ferndale Public Schools has 7 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. 1 are identified as magnet schools.

How many students attend Ferndale Public Schools?

NCES reports 3,137 students for 2024–25, served by 181.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 109 of 536 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,137 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Ferndale Public Schools?

The district-wide ratio is 17.3:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Ferndale Public Schools spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,163 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,143 for instruction. That ranks 332 of 533 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Ferndale Public Schools?

Ferndale High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 739 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Ferndale Public Schools?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (248) 586-8651 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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