Fern Hill Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 8442 S Park Ave
       Tacoma, WA  98444


(253) 571-3888

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
587th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,732 Help


Students who attend Fern Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Baker Middle School
High:    Mount Tahoma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.0%
White:
23.2%
Two or more races:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Compare Details Fern Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 13th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fern Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34%), White (23.2%), two or more races (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School is 16.9. 27 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fern Hill Elementary School is $20,732, which is the 18th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fern Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fern Hill Elementary School 587th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Fern Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 150th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fern Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.69 724th 1026 29.4%
2005 30.75 757th 1031 26.6%
2006 20.88 902nd 1051 14.2%
2007 22.33 897th 1069 16.1%
2008 35.14 747th 1067 30.0%
2009 29.88 814th 1072 24.1%
2010 41.29 682nd 1088 37.3%
2011 41.07 678th 1092 37.9%
2012 43.86 662nd 1097 39.7%
2013 48.99 615th 1106 44.4%
2015 45.39 594th 1067 44.3%
2016 48.22 559th 1053 46.9%
2017 44.77 598th 1056 43.4%
2018 42.34 609th 1054 42.2%
2019 43.86 651st 1130 42.4%
2021 9.95 1044th 1107 5.7%
2022 16.76 1014th 1169 13.3%
2023 47.63 587th 1169 49.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.26 225th 252 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.95 390th 835 53.3%
2019 61.30 340th 979 65.3%
2022 37.91 664th 1019 34.8%
2023 58.21 372nd 1013 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.79 501st 1004 50.1%
2019 39.08 695th 1068 34.9%
2021 13.18 938th 1008 6.9%
2022 29.11 793rd 1100 27.9%
2023 50.78 516th 1094 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.95 657th 999 34.2%
2019 48.16 566th 1075 47.3%
2022 10.51 1047th 1113 5.9%
2023 43.88 591st 1099 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.16 48th 110 56.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.06 263rd 540 51.3%
2019 48.58 352nd 697 49.5%
2022 21.48 607th 694 12.5%
2023 56.97 247th 633 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 476th 833 42.9%
2019 50.06 539th 1027 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fern Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 105 79 10 7 n/a n/a 0 571
1989 381 138 77 9 20 n/a n/a 0 625
1990 368 90 74 8 8 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 355 100 115 14 5 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 323 111 114 12 4 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 328 114 102 8 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 337 116 90 12 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 262 132 112 31 5 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 262 132 112 31 5 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 279 151 109 42 11 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 256 177 122 33 7 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 272 157 124 35 10 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 279 132 125 59 9 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 274 157 142 67 7 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 250 158 146 87 6 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 250 158 146 87 6 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 205 146 172 92 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 172 133 169 112 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 178 146 173 54 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 116 63 72 63 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 139 69 69 91 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 127 70 80 91 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2010 138 65 82 92 4 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 133 34 55 86 4 10 32 0 354
2012 137 44 47 91 4 12 45 0 380
2013 123 48 50 97 2 22 17 0 359
2014 119 43 49 102 1 23 27 0 364
2015 114 35 40 112 1 22 38 0 362
2016 101 32 34 98 0 20 39 0 324
2017 89 28 28 82 2 25 58 0 312
2018 77 33 26 82 1 18 69 0 306
2019 86 37 30 83 4 23 85 0 348
2020 83 28 33 85 6 24 78 0 337
2021 67 36 33 91 7 22 70 0 326
2022 61 32 32 82 3 18 50 0 278
2023 69 37 27 101 1 18 44 0 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fern Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 24.0 23.7 0
1989 625 25.0 25.0 n/a
1990 548 26.0 21.0 0
1991 589 27.2 21.6 n/a
1992 564 29.0 19.4 n/a
1993 555 28.5 19.5 n/a
1994 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1995 542 28.0 19.4 n/a
1996 542 28.0 19.4 n/a
1997 592 30.0 19.7 n/a
1998 595 30.7 19.4 n/a
1999 598 30.0 19.9 n/a
2000 604 26.2 23.1 n/a
2001 647 31.4 20.6 n/a
2002 647 32.9 19.7 63.7
2003 647 32.9 19.7 63.7
2004 617 31.0 19.9 65.5
2005 589 31.1 18.9 61.6
2006 554 24.5 22.6 58.8
2007 318 16.6 19.2 66.4
2008 371 18.6 19.9 62.5
2009 371 18.6 19.9 67.4
2010 381 20.7 18.4 70.3
2011 354 20.7 17.1 61.9
2012 380 19.6 19.2 46.6
2013 359 19.2 18.6 71
2014 364 n/a n/a 72.8
2015 362 24.0 15.0 74
2016 324 20.0 16.2 72.8
2017 312 17.8 17.5 72.1
2018 306 18.1 16.8 71.6
2019 348 18.4 18.8 68.7
2020 337 18.8 17.8 67.7
2021 326 20.4 15.9 69
2022 278 17.3 16.0 39.2
2023 297 17.5 16.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fern Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 24.0 23.7 0
1989 625 25.0 25.0 n/a
1990 548 26.0 21.0 0
1991 589 27.2 21.6 n/a
1992 564 29.0 19.4 n/a
1993 555 28.5 19.5 n/a
1994 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1995 542 28.0 19.4 n/a
1996 542 28.0 19.4 n/a
1997 592 30.0 19.7 n/a
1998 595 30.7 19.4 n/a
1999 598 30.0 19.9 n/a
2000 604 26.2 23.1 n/a
2001 647 31.4 20.6 n/a
2002 647 32.9 19.7 63.7
2003 647 32.9 19.7 63.7
2004 617 31.0 19.9 65.5
2005 589 31.1 18.9 61.6
2006 554 24.5 22.6 58.8
2007 318 16.6 19.2 66.4
2008 371 18.6 19.9 62.5
2009 371 18.6 19.9 67.4
2010 381 20.7 18.4 70.3
2011 354 20.7 17.1 61.9
2012 380 19.6 19.2 46.6
2013 359 19.2 18.6 71
2014 364 n/a n/a 72.8
2015 362 24.0 15.0 74
2016 324 20.0 16.2 72.8
2017 312 17.8 17.5 72.1
2018 306 18.1 16.8 71.6
2019 348 18.4 18.8 68.7
2020 337 18.8 17.8 67.7
2021 326 20.4 15.9 69
2022 278 17.3 16.0 39.2
2023 297 17.5 16.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Fern Hill Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201695.5%0.0%0.0%2.3%100.0%100.0%97.7%97.7%100.0%100.0%
201790.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%92.0%94.0%100.0%
201883.3%0.0%0.0%2.1%2.1%85.4%87.5%100.0%85.4%87.5%100.0%
201995.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%1.7%98.3%98.3%96.7%96.7%98.3%98.3%
202097.6%2.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%
202197.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%
202292.7%0.0%0.0%2.4%0.0%92.7%92.7%92.7%95.1%92.7%97.6%97.6%97.6%92.7%
202388.6%0.0%0.0%2.3%0.0%90.9%90.9%95.5%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.7%0.0%0.0%1.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.4%98.7%99.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fern Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,072 (6.5%) $15,373 (93.5%) $16,445
2020 $1,563 (12.1%) $11,386 (87.9%) $12,950
2021 $2,723 (14.5%) $16,046 (85.5%) $18,769
2022 $2,533 (12.2%) $18,199 (87.8%) $20,732

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fern Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 651st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 587th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fern Hill Elementary School)48.661.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Fern Hill Elementary School)74.369.4
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Hill Elementary School)42.936.4
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Fern Hill Elementary School)46.440.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Hill Elementary School)59.748.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Fern Hill Elementary School)45.635.3
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Fern Hill Elementary School)49.142.9
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fern Hill Elementary School)50.747.8
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Fern Hill Elementary School)52.748.3
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Fern Hill Elementary School)49.142.9
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348297
 14.7%
African American3737
American Indian41
 75%
Asian3027
 10%
Hispanic83101
 21.7%
Pacific Islander2318
 21.7%
White8669
 19.8%
Two or More Races8544
 48.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%67%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fern Hill Elementary School

Students who attend Fern Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker Middle School
High : Mount Tahoma High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended Fern Hill Elementary School.

Students at Fern Hill Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 23% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% African American, 9% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander.

Fern Hill Elementary School ranks 587th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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