- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Cascadia Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 530285003339 · Ferndale, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Cascadia Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascadia Elementary 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
- This school 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- Horizon Middle 433
Horizon Middle School
433 students
What this shows Cascadia Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascadia Elementary compares
Cascadia Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.7 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.
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
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.