Central Elementary

www.ferndalesd.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary is a public school located in Ferndale, Washington, serving students in the surrounding community. As part of the Ferndale School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its young learners. The school benefits from its position within the Ferndale area, often focusing on community engagement and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district’s educational framework.

The school is situated on Second Avenue, a central location that facilitates accessibility for local families. Its educational approach typically integrates modern teaching strategies with a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the support necessary to succeed. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Central Elementary plays a vital role in the early development of Ferndale’s youth and the overall strength of the local school system.

315

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	77
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
184 (58.4%)
Hispanic
77 (24.4%)
Two or More
29 (9.2%)
Asian
18 (5.7%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
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 School District
Phone:	(360)383-9600
Website:	http://www.ferndalesd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 59

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 69