Fernwood Elementary

www.nsd.org/fernwood

757 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fernwood Elementary is a public school located in Bothell, Washington, serving students as part of the Northshore School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Fernwood focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and hands-on learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs.

Beyond academics, Fernwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and compassionate citizens. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher community that frequently collaborates to support enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and various campus events. With a focus on both individual growth and collaborative problem-solving, Fernwood strives to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive throughout their elementary education.

757

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fernwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	26
Black	14
Asian	560
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Asian
560 (74.0 %)
White
119 (15.7 %)
Two or More
37 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
26 (3.4 %)
Black
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Northshore School District
Phone:	(425)408-4500
Website:	http://www.nsd.org/fernwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 132