Ferndale Woods Elementary School

School Board: Simcoe County DSB · Barrie · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

6.3 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#2357 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#44 / 91 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#21 / 41 City Rank (2023-2024)
620 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.5 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20246.3
2022-20235.1
2021-20225.8

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
67%
Gr 3 Writing
60%
Gr 3 Math
54%
Gr 6 Reading
80%
Gr 6 Writing
76%
Gr 6 Math
43%

School Information

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
17%
First Language Not English
21%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
4%
Living in Low-Income Households
7%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
2%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Simcoe County DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Simcoe County DSB, the school board that operates Ferndale Woods Elementary School.

3,046 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$128,214 Average Salary (2024)
$132,196 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers2,704$126,660
Principals & Vice-Principals217$145,769
Management & Specialists68$124,884
Administrative Support16$123,659
Senior Administration14$197,195
Student Support Services13$109,075
Other Staff6$124,488
Technology6$127,470
Facilities & Maintenance2$128,452

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
John R DanceDirector of Education$290,370
Karen LittlewoodTeacher – Seconded to the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation – Unit President$259,265
Dawn StephensAssociate Director$234,591
Corry Van NispenSuperintendent, Business and Facility Services$211,239
Gregory JacobsSuperintendent, Special Education$205,490

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Simcoe County DSB

Financial data from Simcoe County DSB, the school board responsible for Ferndale Woods Elementary School.

$853.0M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$830.1M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$20,835 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$12.9M Based on 620 students (1% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Ferndale Woods Elementary School (2023-2024)?

Ferndale Woods Elementary School has an overall EQAO performance score of 6.3 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of Ferndale Woods Elementary School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Ferndale Woods Elementary School is ranked #2357 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What school board does Ferndale Woods Elementary School belong to?

Ferndale Woods Elementary School belongs to Simcoe County DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Barrie, Ontario.

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