George A Ferrell El Sch

143 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

George A. Ferrell Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the borough of Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania. Serving as a foundational part of the East Lycoming School District, the school focuses on providing primary education to students in the local community. Its setting in a quiet, historic town contributes to a close-knit atmosphere where the faculty and staff emphasize fundamental academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment for young learners.

The school is known for its community-oriented approach, often fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. As a typical rural elementary institution, it prioritizes individualized attention and a nurturing classroom experience, aiming to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level within the broader district. Despite its modest size, George A. Ferrell Elementary remains a central hub for educational growth and community engagement in the Picture Rocks area.

143

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George A Ferrell El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
138 (96.5 %)
Two or More
2 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Lycoming SD
Phone:	(570)584-3341
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 20