Enrollment
627
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferguson Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ferguson Sch
Ferguson Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among York's public schools, it stands alongside York Academy Regional Cs (1,058 students): Ferguson Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
York City Sd also operates William Penn Shs (1,681 students) and Devers Sch (686 students) alongside Ferguson Sch.
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 Sch compares
Ferguson Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York City Sd, which includes Ferguson Sch.
$17,786
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ferguson Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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