- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Klamath Falls, OR
Ferguson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ferguson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410702000495
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferguson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferguson Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ferguson Elementary School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 410702000495 · Klamath Falls, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 18.1:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Henley High School (720 students)
Ferguson Elementary School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ferguson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henley High Sc
Henley High School
720 students
- Mazama High Sc
Mazama High School
690 students
- Peterson Eleme
Peterson Elementary School
573 students
- This school
Ferguson Elementary School
524 students
- Shasta Element
Shasta Elementary School
505 students
- Henley Element
Henley Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Ferguson Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferguson Elementary School compares
Ferguson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Oregon - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$15,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Ferguson Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klamath County Sd reports $15,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferguson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferguson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Klamath Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peterson Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Shasta Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Henley Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Stearns Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Mills Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 17.6:1 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Elementary School
How many students attend Ferguson Elementary School?
Ferguson Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferguson Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Ferguson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferguson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ferguson Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferguson Elementary School?
Ferguson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferguson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Klamath Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Klamath County Sd?
Besides Ferguson Elementary School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.