Central Elementary School

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Central Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5610 2nd Ave,  Ferndale, WA
Ferndale School District
4.0
315 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mischa Burnett
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.2%
State Average
32.1%
Science
30.9%
State Average
25.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
283:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
53.6%
Hispanic
24.1%
Two or more races
12.5%
Asian
6.1%
Black
1.7%
Native American
1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/6/2026
School is fine otherwise, my concern comes from how predatory the Good News Club is. Targeting kids with toys, candy, snacks, and boardgames to lure children into their religious club. It's weird, it's gross. Leave the kids alone. The children's bibles are altered, including specifically using the w...
5.0 parent
2/1/2019
10/10 I love that my boys have had the chance to attend this amazing school with such a wonderful staff. the principal even remembers every student and parents name which makes everyone feel super special.
4.0 student
9/2/2008

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Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ferndale, WA, in the Ferndale neighborhood, and is served by the Ferndale School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 315 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $612,624. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ferndale High School, Ferndale Re-Engagement, Providence Christian School Northwest, and more. Learn more about what Ferndale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.

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