Ferndale School District

The Ferndale School District is located in Ferndale, WA and includes 12 schools that serve 4,926 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Ferndale School District spends $8,409 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ferndale School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Ferndale School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Ferndale School District, 14% 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 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.