FERNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ferndale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 school district, located in Milton-Freewater, OR with about 265 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Ferndale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ferndale Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, serving students in the primary grades as part of the Milton-Freewater Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while addressing the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the collaborative culture of the Milton-Freewater school district. Its location on W. Ferndale Road reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, where faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families to ensure each student’s needs are met. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, Ferndale Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and a sense of belonging for all children in the community.

For more information, contact Ferndale Elementary School at (541) 938-5412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.