Central Elementary
Ferndale, WA · Ferndale School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, midsize
710th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 40%· Stable
5610 Second Avenue, Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9600NCES ID 530285000458Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary 710th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 40th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 161 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 321 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.9% | 60.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.0% | 22.7% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 9.3% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $622K in zip 98248 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Elementary
- #724Skyline Elementary SchoolFerndale School District · 1.3 mi away724th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼4 · Math 40% ▲3Compare - #928Cascadia ElementaryFerndale School District · 1.9 mi away928th of 1,174
ELA 31% ▼14 · Math 35% ▼2Compare - #883Eagleridge ElementaryFerndale School District · 1.9 mi away883rd of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼7 · Math 32% ▼5Compare - #583Meridian Parent Partnership ProgramMeridian School District · 4.5 mi away583rd of 1,174
ELA 55% ▲10 · Math 38% ▲1Compare - #1139Cordata Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 4.9 mi away1,139th of 1,174
ELA 18% ▼27 · Math 16% ▼21Compare - #1065Alderwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 5.4 mi away1,065th of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼17 · Math 21% ▼16Compare - #704Custer ElemFerndale School District · 5.5 mi away704th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼5 · Math 43% ▲6Compare - #994Birchwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 6.2 mi away994th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼13 · Math 26% ▼11Compare
What school district is Central Elementary in?
Central Elementary is part of the Ferndale School District district in Ferndale, Washington.
Is Central Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary 710th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary?
White 60%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 5% (321 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98248 is $622K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.