Enrollment
440
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferndale, WA
Cascadia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cascadia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530285003339
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascadia Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascadia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascadia Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ferndale, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285003339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascadia Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascadia Elementary
Cascadia Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ferndale, Washington, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 667 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ferndale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skyline Elementary School (496 students): Cascadia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.1:1).
Ferndale School District also operates Ferndale High School (1,325 students) and Vista Middle School (550 students) alongside Cascadia Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cascadia Elementary compares
Cascadia Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Cascadia Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ferndale School District, which includes Cascadia Elementary.
$17,981
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cascadia Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascadia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ferndale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cascadia Elementary
How many students attend Cascadia Elementary?
Cascadia Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferndale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascadia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascadia Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Cascadia Elementary?
57.3% of students at Cascadia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascadia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cascadia Elementary is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascadia Elementary?
Cascadia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascadia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascadia Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ferndale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ferndale on the city page.
Is Cascadia Elementary a good school?
Cascadia Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ferndale School District?
Besides Cascadia Elementary, 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.
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