Ferndale Special Services

Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ferndale Special Services's student population of 25 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ferndale Special Services is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
80%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ferndale Special Services?
25 students attend Ferndale Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ferndale Special Services students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Ferndale Special Services offer ?
Ferndale Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ferndale Special Services part of?
Ferndale Special Services is part of Ferndale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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