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Ferguson Twp Elementary School

215 West Pine Grove Rd
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ferguson Twp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ferguson Twp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ferguson Twp Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ferguson Twp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson Twp Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#119 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ferguson Twp Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ferguson Twp Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ferguson Twp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferguson Twp Elementary School's ranking?
Ferguson Twp Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ferguson Twp Elementary School often compared to?
Ferguson Twp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corl Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ferguson Twp Elementary School?
312 students attend Ferguson Twp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ferguson Twp Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferguson Twp Elementary School?
Ferguson Twp Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferguson Twp Elementary School offer ?
Ferguson Twp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ferguson Twp Elementary School part of?
Ferguson Twp Elementary School is part of State College Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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