Fern Persons Elementary School

Public PK, KG-3

4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076-9705

(269) 749-4611

District: Olivet Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,091

Students who attend Fern Persons Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Olivet Middle School
High:	Olivet High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fern Persons Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.68. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fern Persons Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Fern Persons Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fern Persons Elementary School is $14,091.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fern Persons Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Olivet Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Olivet Community Schools 199^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fern Persons Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	54.86	861^st	1545	44.3%
2007	30.27	1316^th	1565	15.9%
2008	49.76	1035^th	1577	34.4%
2009	51.68	1015^th	1589	36.1%

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fern Persons Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	316	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	325
1989	413	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	421
1990	421	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	428
1991	445	1	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	454
1992	428	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	435
1993	432	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	438
1994	415	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	427
1995	351	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	353
1996	351	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	353
1997	376	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
1998	366	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	372
1999	347	1	1	9	4	n/a	n/a	362
2000	368	3	0	7	8	n/a	n/a	386
2001	371	2	0	8	7	n/a	n/a	388
2002	374	1	1	9	6	n/a	n/a	391
2003	374	1	1	9	6	n/a	n/a	391
2004	371	2	4	9	4	n/a	n/a	390
2005	364	1	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	375
2006	390	5	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	412
2007	419	6	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	445
2008	410	5	3	16	n/a	n/a	n/a	434
2009	419	4	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	439
2010	421	2	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	439
2011	398	3	3	11	0	0	3	418
2012	410	1	2	15	0	0	2	430
2013	403	1	2	17	0	0	2	425
2014	369	3	2	18	0	0	4	396
2015	355	4	0	13	0	0	4	376
2016	342	1	0	7	0	0	4	354
2017	356	2	0	7	0	0	5	370
2018	357	2	0	6	0	0	3	368
2019	340	3	0	4	0	0	2	349
2020	345	3	3	3	0	0	4	358
2021	333	3	1	2	0	0	4	343
2022	349	5	5	1	0	0	3	363
2023	353	4	4	5	0	0	8	374

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 Fern Persons Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	421	n/a	n/a	16.2
1990	428	27.0	15.8	15.2
1991	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	435	n/a	n/a	23
1993	438	n/a	0.0	22.8
1994	427	18.5	23.1	16.4
1995	353	18.5	19.1	14.7
1996	353	18.5	19.1	14.7
1997	378	19.0	19.9	18.3
1998	372	21.0	17.7	19.1
1999	362	20.0	18.1	18.2
2000	386	20.4	18.9	23.8
2001	388	20.2	19.2	28.9
2002	391	20.2	19.4	32.2
2003	391	20.2	19.4	32.2
2004	390	21.6	18.1	28.7
2005	375	22.0	17.0	34.4
2006	412	23.4	17.6	34
2007	445	24.5	18.2	35.7
2008	434	24.6	17.6	38.2
2009	439	26.1	16.8	35.8
2010	439	26.7	16.4	39.6
2011	418	26.5	15.7	39.5
2012	430	28.0	15.3	45.8
2013	425	26.8	15.8	48.5
2014	396	24.1	16.3	49.2
2015	376	26.0	14.4	43.6
2016	354	26.0	13.6	41
2017	370	23.2	15.9	36.8
2018	368	22.8	16.0	42.1
2019	349	22.0	15.8	40.4
2020	358	22.0	16.2	38.8
2021	343	23.0	14.9	38.8
2022	363	24.0	15.1	41
2023	374	24.0	15.5	48.9

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 Fern Persons Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	421	n/a	n/a	16.2
1990	428	27.0	15.8	15.2
1991	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	435	n/a	n/a	23
1993	438	n/a	0.0	22.8
1994	427	18.5	23.1	16.4
1995	353	18.5	19.1	14.7
1996	353	18.5	19.1	14.7
1997	378	19.0	19.9	18.3
1998	372	21.0	17.7	19.1
1999	362	20.0	18.1	18.2
2000	386	20.4	18.9	23.8
2001	388	20.2	19.2	28.9
2002	391	20.2	19.4	32.2
2003	391	20.2	19.4	32.2
2004	390	21.6	18.1	28.7
2005	375	22.0	17.0	34.4
2006	412	23.4	17.6	34
2007	445	24.5	18.2	35.7
2008	434	24.6	17.6	38.2
2009	439	26.1	16.8	35.8
2010	439	26.7	16.4	39.6
2011	418	26.5	15.7	39.5
2012	430	28.0	15.3	45.8
2013	425	26.8	15.8	48.5
2014	396	24.1	16.3	49.2
2015	376	26.0	14.4	43.6
2016	354	26.0	13.6	41
2017	370	23.2	15.9	36.8
2018	368	22.8	16.0	42.1
2019	349	22.0	15.8	40.4
2020	358	22.0	16.2	38.8
2021	343	23.0	14.9	38.8
2022	363	24.0	15.1	41
2023	374	24.0	15.5	48.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fern Persons Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$522 (4.9%)	$10,217 (95.1%)	$10,739
2020	$552 (5.1%)	$10,201 (94.9%)	$10,753
2021	$817 (7.1%)	$10,766 (92.9%)	$11,583
2022	$943 (7.7%)	$11,332 (92.3%)	$12,275
2023	$1,535 (10.9%)	$12,555 (89.1%)	$14,091

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fern Persons 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fern Persons Elementary School)	67.9	39.4	28.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olivet Community Schools)	67.9	39.4	28.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Fern Persons Elementary School)	57.1	35.8	21.3%
3rd Grade Math (Olivet Community Schools)	57.1	35.8	21.3%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	374	7.2%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	353	3.8%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.4%	48.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Fern Persons Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fern Persons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4425 W Butterfield Hwy	Olivet	49076	Eaton County	Olivet Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 749-4611	374	24	15.5	48.9%	353 (94.4%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)								(n/a)			55.1					49.4									$14,091	$1,535	$12,555
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	904 W Capital Ave	Bellevue	49021	Eaton County	Bellevue Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 763-9435	317	19	16.6	66.6%	286 (90.2%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	11 (3.5%)	26.2	1079^th of 1486 public elementary schools	27.4%		23.6	1095^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.5%	16			31.6	41.7	18.6	40.0		28.9	8.8	11.6	18.2		20.9				$14,401	$2,667	$11,734
Parkview Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-3	301 E Kalamo Hwy	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 541-5780	319	20	15.9	48.6%	273 (85.6%)	4 (1.3%)	26 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)								(n/a)			51.5					58.2									$13,605	$1,869	$11,736
Mar Lee School	Public	K-8	21236 H Dr N	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Mar Lee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 781-5412	305	22	13.9	42.3%	264 (86.6%)	4 (1.3%)	26 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	45.2	762^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	48.7%		41	836^th of 1470 public elementary schools	43.1%	74	53.8	26.9	38.5	46.3	40.0	25.0	51.2	42.3	51.2	20.0	12.5	29.3	40.0	44.4	24.0	29.6	$14,098	$1,613	$12,485
Galewood Early Elementary School	Public	PK-K	512 E Lovett St	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 541-5150	208	17	12.2	51.4%	185 (88.9%)	8 (3.8%)	11 (5.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)																	$15,919	$1,961	$13,958
Washington Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-3	525 High St	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 541-5170	232	16	14.5	57.8%	187 (80.6%)	10 (4.3%)	17 (7.3%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)								(n/a)			27.5					27.5									$13,322	$1,796	$11,526
Walters Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	705 N Marshall Ave	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Marshall Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 781-1280	316	22	14.4	39.9%	258 (81.6%)	17 (5.4%)	15 (4.7%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	79.7	253^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.0%		57.9	576^th of 1470 public elementary schools	60.8%	323			45.7	51.1	69.6			47.8	56.5	52.2			67.4		65.2		$13,494	$1,089	$12,405
Gordon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 N Gordon St	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Marshall Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 781-1271	259	16	16.0	39.4%	217 (83.8%)	7 (2.7%)	16 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	58.3	574^th of 1486 public elementary schools	61.4%		54.1	626^th of 1470 public elementary schools	57.4%	52			54.8	70.7	37.8			54.8	65.9	26.7			37.8		11.1		$14,796	$1,719	$13,077
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary	Public	3-5	8465 Pennfield Rd	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Pennfield Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 961-9789	469	26	17.9	65.0%	373 (79.5%)	20 (4.3%)	30 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.2%)	22.1	1141^st of 1486 public elementary schools	23.2%		20.5	1139^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.5%	2			29.8	25.0	31.7			24.2	22.4	16.5			31.7		7.9		$13,472	$1,203	$12,269
Springport Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 W Main St	Springport	49284	Jackson County	Springport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 857-3465	476	29	16.6	71.2%	417 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.1%)	31	1005^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.4%		21	1129^th of 1470 public elementary schools	23.2%	124			32.2	36.2	40.5			32.2	22.1	32.4			25.7		6.8		$13,811	$1,567	$12,244

Frequently Asked Questions about Fern Persons Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Fern Persons Elementary School?

Students at Fern Persons Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Fern Persons Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Fern Persons Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Fern Persons Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fern Persons Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Olivet Middle School
High : Olivet High School

What district is Fern Persons Elementary School in?

Olivet Community Schools

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