Ferndale Special Services serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndale Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ferndale Special Services's student population of 12 students has declined by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Special Services is 0.41, 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
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ferndale Special Services?
12 students attend Ferndale Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ferndale Special Services students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
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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