Enrollment
496
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferndale, WA
Skyline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530285001768
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ferndale, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285001768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyline Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyline Elementary School
Skyline Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ferndale, Washington, enrolling 496 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ferndale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eagleridge Elementary (457 students): Skyline Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Ferndale School District also operates Ferndale High School (1,325 students) and Vista Middle School (550 students) alongside Skyline Elementary School.
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 Skyline Elementary School compares
Skyline Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.3%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Skyline Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ferndale School District, which includes Skyline Elementary School.
$17,981
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Skyline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascadia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ferndale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elementary School
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferndale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher 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 Skyline Elementary School?
55.9% of students at Skyline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Skyline Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ferndale on the city page.
Is Skyline Elementary School a good school?
Skyline Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Ferndale School District?
Besides Skyline Elementary School, Ferndale School District also operates Ferndale High School (1,325 students), Vista Middle School (550 students), and Eagleridge Elementary (457 students). See the Ferndale School District district page for the complete list.
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