Henry Ford Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dearborn, Michigan 48126 · Dearborn City School District
#1281 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#43269 of 50,301 nationally
About Henry Ford Elementary School
Henry Ford Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dearborn, in the Dearborn City School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 697 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1281st of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 697.
There are 38 schools in Dearborn; Henry Ford Elementary School ranks 32nd of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henry Ford Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henry Ford Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodworth Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students · 1.3 km away
Geer Park Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 1.5 km away
William Ford Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students · 1.9 km away
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
256 students · 2.4 km away
Fordson High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students · 2.5 km away
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students · 2.5 km away
Miller Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 2.6 km away
The Dearborn Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students · 2.6 km away
Carver STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students · 2.7 km away
Maples Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
698 students
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
692 students
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
692 students
Mattawan Early Elem School
Mattawan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
703 students
Pattengill School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students
Harrison Park Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
708 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Ford Elementary School a good school?
Henry Ford Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 22.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1281 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henry Ford Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford Elementary School ranks #1281 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #43269 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henry Ford Elementary School?
Henry Ford Elementary School had 697 students in 2025.
Is Henry Ford Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Henry Ford Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henry Ford Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henry Ford Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.