- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, PA
Ferguson Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ferguson Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422682007440
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferguson Sch earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in York · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferguson Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Sch ranks #5 of 9 schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422682007440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ferguson Sch held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 422682007440 · York, PA Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: William Penn Shs (1,681 students)
Ferguson Sch held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ferguson Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Penn S
William Penn Shs
1,681 students
- Devers Sch
Devers Sch
686 students
- Hannah Penn
Hannah Penn
674 students
- Goode Sch 641
Goode Sch
641 students
- This school 627
Ferguson Sch
627 students
- Mckinley Sch 578
Mckinley Sch
578 students
What this shows Ferguson Sch reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferguson Sch compares
Ferguson Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$20,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Ferguson Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for York City Sd reports $20,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferguson Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devers Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah Penn | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goode Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferguson Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in York
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Academy Regional Cs
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Devers Sch
Standard public school
686 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hannah Penn
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Goode Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Sch
Standard public school
578 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Davis Sch
Standard public school
530 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Sch
How many students attend Ferguson Sch?
Ferguson Sch has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferguson Sch?
100.0% of students at Ferguson Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferguson Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ferguson Sch is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferguson Sch?
Ferguson Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Sch rank among schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Sch ranks #5 of 9 schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York City Sd?
Besides Ferguson Sch, York City Sd also operates William Penn Shs (1,681 students), Devers Sch (686 students), and Hannah Penn (674 students). See the York City Sd district page for the complete list.