FERGUSON SCHOOL

Ferguson Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the York City SD school district, located in York, PA with about 654 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Ferguson Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ferguson School, located at 525 N. Newberry Street in York, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational facility operating under the **York City School District**. It serves as an alternative education program designed to support students who may require a different environment than that of a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on providing a structured setting that emphasizes academic recovery, behavioral support, and social-emotional growth to help students get back on track toward graduation.

The program at Ferguson is characterized by smaller class sizes and a more personalized instructional approach, which allows faculty to address the unique learning needs and challenges of each student. By offering targeted interventions and a curriculum tailored to credit attainment, the school aims to re-engage students who have struggled in mainstream settings. Ultimately, Ferguson School serves as a vital resource within the district, striving to ensure that all students, regardless of their past educational obstacles, have the opportunity to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Ferguson Sch at (717) 849-1344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404-2601
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FERGUSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in York, PA with about 654 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
York City SD
Total Students:
654
Teachers:
44.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 654 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.4%
Black or African American
34.7%
White
12.2%
Two or more races
9.6%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.