Ferndale School District

District Spending

The Ferndale School District spends $10,042 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ferndale School District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Ferndale School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Ferndale School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Ferndale School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.