Serving 240 students in grades 4-5, Ferndale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freewater Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Milton Freewater, OR, covering approximately 358.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferndale Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Ferndale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferndale Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
58%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
39%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferndale Elementary School's ranking?
Ferndale Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ferndale Elementary School?
240 students attend Ferndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ferndale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferndale Elementary School?
Ferndale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferndale Elementary School offer ?
Ferndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale Elementary School part of?
Ferndale Elementary School is part of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District.
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