Ferguson Twp El Sch
312 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Ferguson Township Elementary School is a public school located in the village of Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania, serving students within the State College Area School District. As a key educational hub for the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The facility serves as a focal point for families in the Pine Grove Mills area, offering a traditional elementary curriculum designed to build foundational skills while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning.
In addition to its classroom instruction, Ferguson Township Elementary is known for being an active participant in the broader State College educational community. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement, often utilizing its rural-adjacent setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. By balancing standard state curricula with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere that the Pine Grove Mills community values.
In addition to its classroom instruction, Ferguson Township Elementary is known for being an active participant in the broader State College educational community. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement, often utilizing its rural-adjacent setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. By balancing standard state curricula with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere that the Pine Grove Mills community values.
312
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 255 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More | 15 |
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White255 (81.7 %)
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Asian33 (10.6 %)
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Two or More15 (4.8 %)
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Hispanic7 (2.2 %)
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Black2 (0.6 %)
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: | State College Area SD |
| Phone: | (814)231-4119 |
| Website: | http://www.scasd.org/Domain/255 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 312 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
49
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
53
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 53 |
| Grade 2 | 49 |
| Grade 3 | 56 |
| Grade 4 | 48 |
| Grade 5 | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 159 | 51% |
| Male | 153 | 49% |
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