Ferndale Elementary

338 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ferndale Elementary School, located at 164 Shaw Ave. in the historic town of Ferndale, California, serves as the primary hub for early education in the Eel River Valley. As part of the Ferndale Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into a small, tight-knit community known for its Victorian architecture and rural charm. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators focus on foundational academic skills while encouraging students to engage with the unique local culture and natural surroundings of Humboldt County.

The school is well-regarded for maintaining a student-centered approach, benefiting from the close collaboration between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community. By fostering a nurturing setting, Ferndale Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle and high school while promoting values of responsibility and lifelong learning. Its location in the heart of Ferndale allows for a distinct educational experience that prioritizes community involvement and personalized attention for every student.

338

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	64
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	14

White
246 (72.8%)
Hispanic
64 (18.9%)
American Indian
14 (4.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ferndale Unified
Phone:	(707)786-5300
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 34