Fernwood Elementary

www.nsd.org/fernwood

714 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fernwood Elementary is a public school located in Bothell, Washington, serving students as part of the Northshore School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Fernwood focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and hands-on learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs.

Beyond academics, Fernwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and compassionate citizens. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher community that frequently collaborates to support enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and various campus events. With a focus on both individual growth and collaborative problem-solving, Fernwood strives to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive throughout their elementary education.

714

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fernwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	21
Black	14
Asian	540
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Asian
540 (75.6%)
White
112 (15.7%)
Two or More
25 (3.5%)
Hispanic
21 (2.9%)
Black
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Northshore School District
Phone:	(425)408-4500
Website:	http://www.nsd.org/fernwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
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 117

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 114