Ferguson Township Elementary School

Ferguson Township Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
215 W Pine Grove Rd,  Pine Grove Mills, PA
State College Area School District
4.4
290 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.5%
State Average
15.6%
Science
73.6%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
81.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#44 Best Public ES Teachers in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/8/2022
Our child is so happy here! And we LOVE the teachers and community! After being in a Covid bubble, I really appreciate the thoughtful, caring approach of the teachers. They seem very attuned to the children's needs and quick to address any concerns. The CEEL after school program is wonderful also!
5.0 parent
12/19/2011
I love how attentive the teachers are to each of the children's needs. They are supportive and caring.
2.0 parent
10/4/2011
We aren't happy. The expectations are not academically high. Teaching is to the lowest common denominator. The reading program and library are rigid and unaccomodating.
5.0 parent
9/26/2010
I have had the chance to not only see this wonderful school from the outer circle as a parent but from the inside as a volunteer as well. I am amazed at the opportunities provided to the students to achieve at all levels. They are not only taught the academics but empathy for others and the importan...

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Ferguson Township Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pine Grove Mills, PA, in the Ferguson neighborhood, and is served by the State College Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Ferguson Township Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenly School, Soaring Heights School, Bald Eagle Area Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Pine Grove Mills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ferguson Township Elementary School.

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