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Central Elementary School vs. Beach Elementary School

Should you attend Central Elementary School or Beach Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Elementary School
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Beach Elementary School
3786 Centerview Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
321 students
38 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beach Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beach Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beach Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ferndale School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ferndale School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1306 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#904 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beach Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WA)
40-59%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beach Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
4
Grade 1 Students
44
10
Grade 2 Students
55
4
Grade 3 Students
34
6
Grade 4 Students
64
9
Grade 5 Students
56
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% White
60%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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