Ferndale Special Services

Set in Ferndale, Washington, Ferndale Special Services is a minimally staffed primary school, operated by Ferndale School District. It instructs 20 students across grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 380 students per school, that is 95% smaller than typical.

Across the 13 schools in Ferndale School District (4,746 students total), Ferndale Special Services accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Ferndale Special Services logs that White students make up the majority at 65%. The remainder is composed of 15% Hispanic, 10% Native American, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 78% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Around 40% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the broader community, census data for Whatcom County shows median household income runs about $81,784, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Ferndale Special Services is one of 78 public schools in Whatcom County (combined enrollment of about 27,779 students).

Nearest neighbor: Ferndale Re-Engagement, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Ferndale Special Services's enrollment has declined 71% since 2018, when it stood at 69 (now 20). White enrollment moved from 41% to 65% across the same window.

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