Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fern Hill serves the southern part of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fern Hill Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fern Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern Hill Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fern Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Fern Hill Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fern Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Fern Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larchmont Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
311 students attend Fern Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Fern Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fern Hill Elementary School offer ?
Fern Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fern Hill Elementary School part of?
Fern Hill Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Fern Hill Elementary School located?
Fern Hill Elementary School is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 14 other public schools located in West End.
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