PennsylvaniaSchoolsFerguson Twp El Sch

Ferguson Twp El Sch

PublicGrades 05
Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania · State College Area SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students290
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch15%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
290
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
15%-54.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Ferguson Twp El Sch is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 290 students. It is part of the State College Area SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 70% state average)
Intimate school community
290 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictState College Area SD
County42027
CityPine Grove Mills
ZIP16868
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422277001350

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment290

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)