Enrollment
714
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernwood Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernwood Elementary
Fernwood Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 714 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.3% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by Asian (76%) and White (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bothell's public schools, it stands alongside Canyon Creek Elementary (866 students): Fernwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Fernwood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fernwood Elementary compares
Fernwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Fernwood Elementary.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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.
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
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fernwood Elementary a good school?
Fernwood Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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