- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferndale, WA
Eagleridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagleridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530285002495
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagleridge Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagleridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagleridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ferndale, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285002495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Eagleridge Elementary grew from 452 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530285002495 · Ferndale, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Eagleridge Elementary grew from 452 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Eagleridge 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
- This school 457
Eagleridge Elementary
457 students
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- Horizon Middle 433
Horizon Middle School
433 students
What this shows Eagleridge Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagleridge Elementary compares
Eagleridge Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Eagleridge 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 Eagleridge 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascadia 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 Eagleridge 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagleridge Elementary
How many students attend Eagleridge Elementary?
Eagleridge Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferndale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagleridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagleridge Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Eagleridge Elementary?
57.1% of students at Eagleridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagleridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagleridge Elementary is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagleridge Elementary?
Eagleridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Eagleridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagleridge Elementary ranks #1 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 Eagleridge 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.