Henry Ford Elementary School

Summary:

Henry Ford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 726 and is part of the Dearborn City School District.

While Henry Ford Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.45%) compared to surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state. The school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2017-2018 to 37.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 41.1% for the district and 39.6% for the state.

Henry Ford Elementary School's declining statewide ranking, from 721 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 992 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, reflects its struggles. The school's performance is particularly low for female students and white students compared to other Michigan elementary schools. While the school has a high percentage of students (88.84%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantage, it still underperforms compared to other Dearborn City School District schools, such as Miller Elementary and Maples Elementary, which have higher academic proficiency rates and better statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16140 Driscoll St
       Dearborn, MI  48126-2801


(313) 827-4700

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
992nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,508 Help


Students who attend Henry Ford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodworth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Asian:
2.1%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Compare Details Henry Ford Elementary School ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 18th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Henry Ford Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dearborn City School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Asian (2.1%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Ford Elementary School is 14.1. 10 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Ford Elementary School is $19,508. 11 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Ford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Ford Elementary School 992nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Henry Ford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry Ford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.40 1258th 1545 18.6%
2007 37.37 1228th 1565 21.5%
2008 25.21 1369th 1577 13.2%
2009 37.49 1266th 1589 20.3%
2010 32.77 1285th 1552 17.2%
2011 22.18 1366th 1552 12.0%
2012 22.51 1314th 1566 16.1%
2013 21.78 1296th 1563 17.1%
2014 41.18 994th 1533 35.2%
2015 54.81 721st 1580 54.4%
2016 33.93 1050th 1548 32.2%
2017 24.59 1093rd 1466 25.4%
2018 27.43 1111th 1448 23.3%
2019 16.09 1191st 1408 15.4%
2021 5.96 1122nd 1153 2.7%
2022 20.25 1074th 1344 20.1%
2023 29.01 1003rd 1470 31.8%
2024 31.69 992nd 1486 33.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.94 194th 270 28.1%
2019 18.14 104th 117 11.1%
2021 10.77 41st 42 2.4%
2022 24.94 79th 98 19.4%
2023 29.87 131st 180 27.2%
2024 29.14 131st 184 28.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.73 285th 403 29.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.51 901st 1397 35.5%
2019 26.47 886th 1134 21.9%
2021 8.40 734th 749 2.0%
2022 32.35 760th 1099 30.8%
2023 42.01 770th 1350 43.0%
2024 41.58 780th 1381 43.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 1088th 1443 24.6%
2019 15.66 1026th 1171 12.4%
2021 2.95 901st 902 0.1%
2022 9.08 1046th 1106 5.4%
2023 16.36 1124th 1321 14.9%
2024 17.47 1132nd 1342 15.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.12 1078th 1446 25.4%
2019 10.83 1111th 1196 7.1%
2021 5.73 905th 915 1.1%
2022 23.91 876th 1139 23.1%
2023 33.89 864th 1334 35.2%
2024 37.26 824th 1347 38.8%
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Rank History for White students at Henry Ford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.04 1138th 1253 9.2%
2019 7.48 1097th 1128 2.7%
2021 3.22 998th 1005 0.7%
2022 10.89 1038th 1102 5.8%
2023 16.86 1043rd 1198 12.9%
2024 18.78 1038th 1204 13.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Henry Ford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 3 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 311 3 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 311 4 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 318 4 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 313 2 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 327 2 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 365 5 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 363 9 17 16 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 363 9 17 16 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 271 16 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 298 19 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 622 23 13 29 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 676 27 13 39 1 n/a n/a 12 768
2001 699 25 13 46 8 n/a n/a 0 791
2002 724 38 5 33 11 n/a n/a 0 811
2003 724 38 5 33 11 n/a n/a 0 811
2004 674 48 10 34 7 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 628 50 12 27 8 n/a n/a 0 725
2006 571 29 5 22 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2007 614 33 6 19 5 n/a n/a 0 677
2008 603 29 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2009 622 21 6 17 3 n/a n/a 0 669
2010 656 22 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2011 658 14 5 16 0 0 0 0 693
2012 726 15 3 11 0 0 2 0 757
2013 781 10 5 15 0 0 2 0 813
2014 773 17 4 10 0 0 3 0 807
2015 801 12 3 4 0 0 2 0 822
2016 820 14 4 5 0 0 3 0 846
2017 851 15 4 3 0 0 3 0 876
2018 836 10 3 4 0 0 0 0 853
2019 772 9 2 3 0 0 0 0 786
2020 742 8 6 6 0 0 0 0 762
2021 727 6 14 2 4 0 0 0 753
2022 662 9 14 4 2 1 0 0 692
2023 693 10 14 4 3 1 1 0 726
2024 688 10 15 2 4 1 1 0 721

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henry Ford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 n/a n/a n/a
1989 322 n/a n/a 18.6
1990 332 26.0 12.7 18.4
1991 345 n/a n/a n/a
1992 334 n/a n/a 23.7
1993 345 n/a 0.0 31.3
1994 388 20.3 19.1 23.5
1995 406 18.2 22.3 27.1
1996 406 18.2 22.3 27.1
1997 313 16.0 19.6 27.8
1998 344 16.0 21.5 30.5
1999 688 38.0 18.1 46.7
2000 768 37.4 20.2 59.7
2001 791 38.3 20.7 60.3
2002 811 46.4 17.5 53
2003 811 46.4 17.5 53
2004 773 42.9 18.0 63.6
2005 725 39.9 18.2 56.8
2006 632 36.8 17.2 65.5
2007 677 33.8 20.0 67.1
2008 663 38.0 17.4 66.2
2009 669 35.0 19.1 77.1
2010 704 36.0 19.5 84.1
2011 693 36.7 18.8 88.6
2012 757 36.2 20.9 91.3
2013 813 43.6 18.6 89.2
2014 807 42.9 18.8 89.1
2015 822 43.0 19.1 90.8
2016 846 48.0 17.6 90.7
2017 876 46.6 18.7 87.8
2018 853 52.0 16.4 91
2019 786 54.3 14.4 90.2
2020 762 55.4 13.7 83.9
2021 753 55.4 13.5 84.2
2022 692 51.3 13.4 88.6
2023 726 47.0 15.4 88.8
2024 721 51.0 14.1 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henry Ford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 n/a n/a n/a
1989 322 n/a n/a 18.6
1990 332 26.0 12.7 18.4
1991 345 n/a n/a n/a
1992 334 n/a n/a 23.7
1993 345 n/a 0.0 31.3
1994 388 20.3 19.1 23.5
1995 406 18.2 22.3 27.1
1996 406 18.2 22.3 27.1
1997 313 16.0 19.6 27.8
1998 344 16.0 21.5 30.5
1999 688 38.0 18.1 46.7
2000 768 37.4 20.2 59.7
2001 791 38.3 20.7 60.3
2002 811 46.4 17.5 53
2003 811 46.4 17.5 53
2004 773 42.9 18.0 63.6
2005 725 39.9 18.2 56.8
2006 632 36.8 17.2 65.5
2007 677 33.8 20.0 67.1
2008 663 38.0 17.4 66.2
2009 669 35.0 19.1 77.1
2010 704 36.0 19.5 84.1
2011 693 36.7 18.8 88.6
2012 757 36.2 20.9 91.3
2013 813 43.6 18.6 89.2
2014 807 42.9 18.8 89.1
2015 822 43.0 19.1 90.8
2016 846 48.0 17.6 90.7
2017 876 46.6 18.7 87.8
2018 853 52.0 16.4 91
2019 786 54.3 14.4 90.2
2020 762 55.4 13.7 83.9
2021 753 55.4 13.5 84.2
2022 692 51.3 13.4 88.6
2023 726 47.0 15.4 88.8
2024 721 51.0 14.1 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry Ford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,372 (10.3%) $11,917 (89.7%) $13,289
2020 $1,257 (9.4%) $12,132 (90.6%) $13,388
2021 $2,799 (18.7%) $12,152 (81.3%) $14,951
2022 $4,256 (24.1%) $13,375 (75.9%) $17,631
2023 $2,805 (14.4%) $16,703 (85.6%) $19,508

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry Ford Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1191st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1003rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry Ford Elementary School)24.532.7
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Henry Ford Elementary School)36.443.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Ford Elementary School)23.833
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Henry Ford Elementary School)20.931.6
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Ford Elementary School)33.834.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Henry Ford Elementary School)18.826
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Henry Ford Elementary School)67.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students786726
 7.6%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian03
Asian214
 600%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White772693
 10.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.2%88.8%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Henry Ford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodworth Middle School

Students at Henry Ford Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Henry Ford Elementary School ranks 992nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 721 students attended Henry Ford Elementary School.


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