Cascadia Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascadia Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Central Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Cascadia Elementary Ferndale, Washington | Central Elementary Ferndale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 1,154 | #711 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11712 of 50,301 | #24316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Ferndale | Ferndale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascadia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 51.2).
- •Cascadia Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Cascadia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Cascadia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 65.1%).
- •Cascadia Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Cascadia Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 315.
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 Cascadia Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cascadia Elementary ranks higher (69.4 vs 51.2 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 Cascadia Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Ferndale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascadia Elementary: 440. Central Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascadia Elementary and Central Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascadia Elementary is 324th of 1,154 and Central Elementary is 711th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).