Farrand Elementary School

41400 Greenbriar Ln
Plymouth, MI 48170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Farrand Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farrand Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Farrand Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Farrand Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrand Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#358 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Farrand Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Farrand Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Farrand Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Farrand Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Farrand Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Farrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farrand Elementary School's ranking?
Farrand Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Farrand Elementary School often compared to?
Farrand Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A Pearson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Farrand Elementary School?
384 students attend Farrand Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Farrand Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrand Elementary School?
Farrand Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farrand Elementary School offer ?
Farrand Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Farrand Elementary School part of?
Farrand Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   3/15/2024
Overall, good elementary school when I went there (2012-2016). Good teachers, convenient location, good student body. The building is a little outdated, though (built-in 1958).
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Evan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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