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#3610 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Ferndale Elementary
Elementary School · Ferndale Unified · Ferndale, CA
A Ferndale Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
164 Shaw Ave., Ferndale, CA 95536
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferndale Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferndale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferndale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,563
Median home value
$570,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ferndale Unified
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferndale Elementary is listed in Ferndale Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferndale Elementary
Ferndale Elementary is a public elementary school in Ferndale, CA, part of Ferndale Unified, serving approximately 349 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,610 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferndale Elementary
What grades does Ferndale Elementary serve?
Ferndale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ferndale Elementary?
Ferndale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferndale Elementary rank in CA?
Ferndale Elementary ranks #3,610 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ferndale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferndale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ferndale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferndale Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ferndale Elementary a charter school?
No, Ferndale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferndale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ferndale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferndale Elementary?
45.3% of students at Ferndale Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (707) 786-5300
- Area population (ZIP 95536)
- 3,360
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95536; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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