- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lummi Island, WA
Beach Elem
Federal NCES profile for Beach Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530285000457
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beach Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 30
- students enrolled
Beach Elem has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Beach Elem shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530285000457 · Lummi Island, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 15:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Beach Elem shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Beach Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferndale High
Ferndale High School
1,325 students
- Vista Middle S
Vista Middle School
550 students
- Skyline Elemen 496
Skyline Elementary School
496 students
- Eagleridge Ele 457
Eagleridge Elementary
457 students
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- This school 30
Beach Elem
30 students
What this shows Beach Elem reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beach Elem compares
Beach Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Beach Elem is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beach Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascadia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beach Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beach Elem
How many students attend Beach Elem?
Beach Elem has 30 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lummi Island, WA. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elem is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beach Elem?
58.1% of students at Beach Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beach Elem?
The largest demographic group at Beach Elem is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Lummi Island, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beach Elem?
Beach Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ferndale School District?
Besides Beach Elem, Ferndale School District also operates Ferndale High School (1,325 students), Vista Middle School (550 students), and Skyline Elementary School (496 students). See the Ferndale School District district page for the complete list.