Summary
Cascadia Elementary is a K–5 school in Ferndale, Washington, serving 440 students in the Ferndale School District at 6175 Church Road. The school ranks in the 30th percentile statewide, or 801st out of 1,138 Washington elementary schools, and has a 1-star rating. About 59.32% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25, indicating substantial economic need. Its student-teacher ratio was 15.3, lower than most nearby traditional elementary schools.
Academic results are mixed. In 2025–26, 36.18% of students were proficient in English language arts and 33.33% in math, both below district and state averages. Science is a clear strength: 52.86% of students were proficient, above both the Ferndale School District and Washington averages. Among nearby Ferndale schools, Central Elementary, Custer Elementary, and Skyline Elementary School had stronger overall ELA and math results, while Eagleridge Elementary scored lower in all three tested subjects. Fourth grade is the most significant concern, with proficiency under 27% in both ELA and math; fifth grade is notably stronger, especially in math.
The school’s statewide ranking has improved from the 19th percentile in 2024–25 to the 30th percentile most recently, but it remains well below its 81st-percentile standing in 2018–19. Recent results show partial recovery in ELA and science, while math has gradually declined. One important strength is the English Language Learner subgroup, which ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide. In contrast, the low socioeconomic status subgroup ranks at the 11th percentile, suggesting a need for more targeted support. Cascadia’s per-student spending is relatively high at $22,167, yet its ELA and math results trail most nearby comparison schools, making resource use and fourth-grade instruction important areas for families and school leaders to watch.
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