Serving 290 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Ferguson Twp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ferguson Twp Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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What is Ferguson Twp Elementary School's ranking?
Ferguson Twp Elementary School is ranked #74 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, Radio Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
290 students attend Ferguson Twp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ferguson Twp Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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