Enrollment
633
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Beavercreek, OH
Ferguson Hall Freshman School
Federal NCES profile for Ferguson Hall Freshman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390472405960
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferguson Hall Freshman School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Beavercreek · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferguson Hall Freshman School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Hall Freshman School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Beavercreek, OH.
School address
District: Beavercreek City · Ohio
NCES ID 390472405960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferguson Hall Freshman School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ferguson Hall Freshman School
Ferguson Hall Freshman School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Beavercreek, Ohio, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 495 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (6%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beavercreek's high schools, it stands alongside Beavercreek High School (1,640 students): Ferguson Hall Freshman School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 20.5:1).
Beavercreek City also operates Beavercreek High School (1,640 students) and Jacob Coy Middle School (1,058 students) alongside Ferguson Hall Freshman School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ferguson Hall Freshman School compares
Ferguson Hall Freshman School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Asian 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Ferguson Hall Freshman School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beavercreek City, which includes Ferguson Hall Freshman School.
$13,158
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ferguson Hall Freshman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacob Coy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trebein Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herman K Ankeney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferguson Hall Freshman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Beavercreek
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Hall Freshman School
How many students attend Ferguson Hall Freshman School?
Ferguson Hall Freshman School has 633 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beavercreek, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Hall Freshman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Hall Freshman School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferguson Hall Freshman School?
10.8% of students at Ferguson Hall Freshman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferguson Hall Freshman School?
The largest demographic group at Ferguson Hall Freshman School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Beavercreek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferguson Hall Freshman School?
Ferguson Hall Freshman School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferguson Hall Freshman School rank among public schools in Beavercreek?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Hall Freshman School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Beavercreek, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beavercreek on the city page.
Is Ferguson Hall Freshman School a good school?
Ferguson Hall Freshman School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beavercreek City?
Besides Ferguson Hall Freshman School, Beavercreek City also operates Beavercreek High School (1,640 students), Jacob Coy Middle School (1,058 students), and Trebein Elementary School (832 students). See the Beavercreek City district page for the complete list.
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