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Ferry Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2920 E. Palmer Street
Detroit, MI 48211
Ferry Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ferry Elementary School?
246 students attend Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ferry Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ferry Elementary School part of?
Ferry Elementary School is part of Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community.

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