Enrollment
154
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530285003703
Ferndale Virtual Academy — Ferndale, WA
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-2% vs state
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ferndale Virtual Academy reports 154 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% below the Washington average and 14% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ferndale School District spends $33,691 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.3% from local sources (property taxes), 63.5% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ferndale Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$33,691
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 154 Top 23% in Washington — larger than 77% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 44.3% -2% vs state
NCES ID 530285003703
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ferndale School District, which includes Ferndale Virtual Academy.
$33,691
Per student
+45%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 14.2%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Virtual Academy
How many students attend Ferndale Virtual Academy?
Ferndale Virtual Academy has 154 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ferndale, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale Virtual Academy?
44.3% of students at Ferndale Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Virtual Academy is White at 58.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ferndale, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Virtual Academy?
Ferndale Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.