Ferndale Elementary School vs Ocean Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 573 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Elementary School
Milton-Freewater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
240 students
Ocean Crest Elementary School
Bandon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
240 students
| Measure | Ferndale Elementary School Milton-Freewater, Oregon | Ocean Crest Elementary School Bandon, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 678 | #389 of 678 |
| National rank | #35383 of 50,301 | #34057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Milton-Freewater | Bandon |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Crest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 34.8).
- •Ocean Crest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Ferndale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 88.3%).
- •Ferndale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferndale Elementary School better than Ocean Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Crest Elementary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ferndale Elementary School and Ocean Crest Elementary School?
About 573 km in a straight line, between Milton-Freewater and Bandon in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Elementary School: 240. Ocean Crest Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Elementary School and Ocean Crest Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Ferndale Elementary School is 415th of 678 and Ocean Crest Elementary School is 389th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).