- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericksburg, VA
Ferry Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ferry Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510366001597
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferry Farm Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferry Farm Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry Farm Elementary ranks #1 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ferry Farm Elementary shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 510366001597 · Fredericksburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Ferry Farm Elementary shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ferry Farm Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 555
Ferry Farm Elementary
555 students
What this shows Ferry Farm Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferry Farm Elementary compares
Ferry Farm Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 25% in Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Ferry Farm Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferry Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferry Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Fredericksburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
946 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Forest Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harrison Road Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Station Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 16.6:1 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferry Farm Elementary
How many students attend Ferry Farm Elementary?
Ferry Farm Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferry Farm Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Ferry Farm Elementary?
42.0% of students at Ferry Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferry Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ferry Farm Elementary is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferry Farm Elementary?
Ferry Farm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Ferry Farm Elementary rank among schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry Farm Elementary ranks #1 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Ferry Farm Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.