- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, NC
Ferguson-Easley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ferguson-Easley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370001102125
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferguson-Easley Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferguson-Easley Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson-Easley Elementary ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Ferguson-Easley Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 370001102125 · Fayetteville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 15.1:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Ferguson-Easley Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ferguson-Easley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 392
Ferguson-Easley Elementary
392 students
What this shows Ferguson-Easley Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferguson-Easley Elementary compares
Ferguson-Easley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.9%
White 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Ferguson-Easley Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferguson-Easley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferguson-Easley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stoney Point Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Howard L Hall Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Vanstory Hills Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Morganton Road Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
College Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson-Easley Elementary
How many students attend Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
Ferguson-Easley Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson-Easley Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
99.1% of students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ferguson-Easley Elementary is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
Ferguson-Easley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferguson-Easley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson-Easley Elementary ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Ferguson-Easley Elementary, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.