Ferndale Special Services serves 22 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndale Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ferndale Special Services's student population of 22 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Special Services is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ferndale Special Services?
22 students attend Ferndale Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ferndale Special Services students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ferndale Special Services offer ?
Ferndale Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ferndale Special Services part of?
Ferndale Special Services is part of Ferndale School District.
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