Excellent
#78 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 3% in state
Ferguson Twp EL Sch
Elementary School · State College Area Sd · Pine Grove Mills, PA
A State College Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 West Pine Grove Rd PO Box 237, Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
- Math 77% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferguson Twp EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ferguson Twp EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,747
Median home value
$311,800
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
97.1%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State College Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferguson Twp EL Sch is listed in State College Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferguson Twp EL Sch
Ferguson Twp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pine Grove Mills, PA, part of State College Area Sd, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferguson Twp EL Sch
What grades does Ferguson Twp EL Sch serve?
Ferguson Twp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ferguson Twp EL Sch?
Ferguson Twp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Twp EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Twp EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferguson Twp EL Sch rank in PA?
Ferguson Twp EL Sch ranks #78 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ferguson Twp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferguson Twp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ferguson Twp EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferguson Twp EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ferguson Twp EL Sch a charter school?
No, Ferguson Twp EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferguson Twp EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Ferguson Twp EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferguson Twp EL Sch?
15.2% of students at Ferguson Twp EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (814) 231-4119
- Area population (ZIP 16868)
- 1,174
- Area median age
- 54.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16868; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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