FERRY FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ferry Farm Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Stafford County Public Schools school district, located in Fredericksburg, VA with about 637 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Ferry Farm Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Ferry Farm Elementary, located at 20 Pendleton Rd in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Stafford County Public Schools system. Named after the historic Ferry Farm—the boyhood home of George Washington located nearby—the school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding Fredericksburg community. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners.
The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and historical landscape of its local community. Beyond its standard curriculum, Ferry Farm Elementary often prioritizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, community events, and partnerships with local organizations. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school transitions, the faculty and staff work to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development, striving to create a nurturing space that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth among its elementary-aged students.
For more information, contact Ferry Farm Elementary at (540) 373-7366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
FERRY FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA with about 637 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stafford County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 637
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 637 students
- White
- 68.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.1%
- Black or African American
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.