Ferry Farm Elementary

20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

595

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferry Farm Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	120
Black	61
Asian	20
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
339 (57.0 %)
Hispanic
120 (20.2 %)
Black
61 (10.3 %)
Two or More
54 (9.1 %)
Asian
20 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)373-7366
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 75

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 116