How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ferndale School District | Othello School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ferndale, Washington | Othello, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 4,651 | 4,751 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ferndale School District | Othello School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,722 | $16,260 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.2% | 15.5% |
| State Revenue | 63.5% | 76.5% |
| Local Revenue | 22.3% | 8.0% |
Ferndale School District
Federal State Local
Othello School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ferndale School District | Othello School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 8.3% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% | 90.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 1.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 71.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ferndale School District | Othello School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 412.5:1 | 452.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.5% | 34.6% |
School Types
Ferndale School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Othello School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.