- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferndale, WA
Ferndale Special Services
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530285003199
20 students enrolled
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285003199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ferndale Special Services shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-45.5%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530285003199 · Ferndale, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 59.1% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Ferndale Special Services shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-45.5%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Special Services 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
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- This school 20
Ferndale Special Services
20 students
What this shows Ferndale Special Services reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Special Services compares
Ferndale Special Services is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Ferndale Special Services is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndale Special Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Skyline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cascadia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Special Services'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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Ferndale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Special Services
How many students attend Ferndale Special Services?
Ferndale Special Services has 20 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ferndale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 10.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale Special Services?
59.1% of students at Ferndale Special Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Special Services is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What other schools are in Ferndale School District?
Besides Ferndale Special Services, 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.