- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Skyline Elementary School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 530285001768 · Ferndale, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 17.1:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Skyline Elementary School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Skyline Elementary School 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
- This school 496
Skyline Elementary School
496 students
- Eagleridge Ele 457
Eagleridge Elementary
457 students
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- Horizon Middle 433
Horizon Middle School
433 students
What this shows Skyline Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Elementary School compares
Skyline Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.