Central Elementary
Ferndale, WA · Ferndale School District · Grades PK-5
710th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 40%· Stable
Central Elementary ranking
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.
Central Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 161 students tested
Central Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 321 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 60.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.5% | 22.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 9.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Central Elementary
Typical home value $622K in zip 98248 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Skyline Elementary SchoolFerndale School District · 1.3 mi away724th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 40% - 3Cascadia ElementaryFerndale School District · 1.9 mi away928th of 1,174
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 3Eagleridge ElementaryFerndale School District · 1.9 mi away883rd of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 6Meridian Parent Partnership ProgramMeridian School District · 4.5 mi away583rd of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 1Cordata Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 4.9 mi away1,139th of 1,174
ELA 18% · Math 16% - 1Alderwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 5.4 mi away1,065th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 21% - 5Custer ElemFerndale School District · 5.5 mi away704th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 43% - 2Birchwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 6.2 mi away994th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
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.