- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferndale, WA
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530285003703
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 154
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Ferndale, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285003703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Ferndale Virtual Academy grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+26.8%).
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).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530285003703 · Ferndale, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 44.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Ferndale Virtual Academy grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+26.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Virtual Academy 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 154
Ferndale Virtual Academy
154 students
What this shows Ferndale Virtual Academy reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Virtual Academy compares
Ferndale Virtual Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
$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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Ferndale Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Skyline Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Cascadia Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Virtual Academy'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 Virtual Academy
How many students attend Ferndale Virtual Academy?
Ferndale Virtual Academy has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferndale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 26.
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% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Virtual Academy?
Ferndale Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ferndale Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 8 public 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 public schools in Ferndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale School District?
Besides Ferndale Virtual Academy, 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.