Enrollment
240
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milton-Freewater, OR
Ferndale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410816001842
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Milton-Freewater · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR.
School address
District: Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410816001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferndale Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ferndale Elementary School
Ferndale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, enrolling 240 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (39%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Milton-Freewater's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students): Ferndale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.2:1).
Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students) and Mcloughlin High School (449 students) alongside Ferndale Elementary School.
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 Ferndale Elementary School compares
Ferndale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
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 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$15,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 39.2%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Ferndale Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7, which includes Ferndale Elementary School.
$15,052
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 63.3%
Federal 19.8%
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 Ferndale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gib Olinger Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Milton-Freewater
1 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 Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Elementary School
How many students attend Ferndale Elementary School?
Ferndale Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milton-Freewater, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon 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 Ferndale Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Ferndale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Milton-Freewater, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Elementary School?
Ferndale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Ferndale Elementary School rank among public schools in Milton-Freewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milton-Freewater on the city page.
Is Ferndale Elementary School a good school?
Ferndale Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon 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 Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7?
Besides Ferndale Elementary School, Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students), Mcloughlin High School (449 students), and Central Middle School (360 students). See the Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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