William Ford Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dearborn, Michigan 48126 · Dearborn City School District
#1067 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#36154 of 50,301 nationally
About William Ford Elementary School
William 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 580 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1067th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 580.
There are 38 schools in Dearborn; William Ford Elementary School ranks 26th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 William Ford Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Ford Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fordson High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students · 757 m away
Woodworth Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students · 846 m away
Riverside Academy West Campus
Dearborn · Charter high · Grades 6–12
470 students · 1.1 km away
Maples Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 1.2 km away
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
256 students · 1.2 km away
Lowrey Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students · 1.5 km away
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students · 1.5 km away
Lowrey Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 1.6 km away
Miller Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 1.7 km away
Oakman Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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580 students
Central Elementary School
Davison · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
581 students
Robert M Larson Elementary School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Schoolcraft · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students
Lakeview School
Negaunee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
584 students
William A Pearson Elementary
South Lyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Frequently asked questions
Is William Ford Elementary School a good school?
William Ford Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 33.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1067 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 William Ford Elementary School rank in Michigan?
William Ford Elementary School ranks #1067 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #36154 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Ford Elementary School?
William Ford Elementary School had 580 students in 2025.
Is William Ford Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
William Ford Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Ford Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Ford Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.