Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ferndale, Washington 98248 · Ferndale School District
#711 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#24316 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary located in Ferndale, in the Ferndale School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 315 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 711th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 315.
There are 9 schools in Ferndale; Central Elementary ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ferndale High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students · 724 m away
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Ferndale · Public other · Grades K–12
154 students · 724 m away
Mountain View Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
101 students · 1.2 km away
Vista Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students · 1.8 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students · 2.1 km away
Cascadia Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 3.0 km away
Eagleridge Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students · 3.0 km away
Horizon Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 3.2 km away
North Bell Learning Center
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
0 students · 4.0 km away
Meridian High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
534 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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Woodinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Northlake Elementary School
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Kamiak Elementary
Pullman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Olalla Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Suquamish Elementary School
Suquamish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Garfield Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #711 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary rank in Washington?
Central Elementary ranks #711 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #24316 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary had 315 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.