How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ferguson Twp Elementary School | Young Scholars of Central PA CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pine Grove Mills, PA | State College, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 287 | 321 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.5% | 45.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ferguson Twp Elementary School | Young Scholars of Central PA CS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,929 | $18,787 |
| District | State College Area SD | Young Scholars of Central PA CS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ferguson Twp Elementary School | Young Scholars of Central PA CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.7% | 59.8% |
| African American | 0.7% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 14.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ferguson Twp Elementary School | Young Scholars of Central PA CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 298:1 | 378:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.3% | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.