- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bothell, WA
Fernwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fernwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591002222
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernwood Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernwood Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernwood Elementary ranks #3 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fernwood Elementary held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530591002222 · Bothell, WA Other · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 14.9:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Creek High School (1,910 students)
Fernwood Elementary held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fernwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Creek Hi
North Creek High School
1,910 students
- Bothell High S
Bothell High School
1,740 students
- Woodinville Hs
Woodinville Hs
1,662 students
- Inglemoor Hs
Inglemoor Hs
1,441 students
- Skyview Middle
Skyview Middle School
1,215 students
- This school 714
Fernwood Elementary
714 students
What this shows Fernwood Elementary reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernwood Elementary compares
Fernwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 93% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Washington - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,578
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 75.6%
White 15.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Fernwood Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northshore School District reports $18,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fernwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bothell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Canyon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 19:1 students per teacher
Cedar Wood Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodmoor Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernwood Elementary
How many students attend Fernwood Elementary?
Fernwood Elementary has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bothell, WA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Fernwood Elementary?
3.3% of students at Fernwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fernwood Elementary is Asian at 75.6% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernwood Elementary?
Fernwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Fernwood Elementary rank among schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernwood Elementary ranks #3 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bothell on the city page.
What other schools are in Northshore School District?
Besides Fernwood Elementary, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.