- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ferndale Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410816001842 · Milton-Freewater, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 15:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students)
Ferndale Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gib Olinger El
Gib Olinger Elementary School
498 students
- Mcloughlin Hig
Mcloughlin High School
449 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
360 students
- This school
Ferndale Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Ferndale Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Elementary School compares
Ferndale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 reports $15,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~240 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.