Ferndale Special Services serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferndale Special Services's student population of 20 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Special Services is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ferndale Special Services?
20 students attend Ferndale Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ferndale Special Services students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ferndale Special Services offer ?
Ferndale Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale Special Services part of?
Ferndale Special Services is part of Ferndale School District.
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