Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Ford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
William Ford Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Ford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Ford Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1748 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
98%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Ford Elementary School's ranking?
William Ford Elementary School is ranked #1748 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend William Ford Elementary School?
578 students attend William Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of William Ford Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Ford Elementary School?
William Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Ford Elementary School offer ?
William Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Ford Elementary School part of?
William Ford Elementary School is part of Dearborn City School District.
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