Serving 236 students in grades 4-5, Ferndale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ferndale Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
62%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
35%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Ferndale Elementary School?
236 students attend Ferndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ferndale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale Elementary School?
Ferndale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferndale Elementary School offer ?
Ferndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Ferndale Elementary School part of?
Ferndale Elementary School is part of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District.
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