- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Picture Rocks, PA
George a Ferrell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for George a Ferrell El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420849003018
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George a Ferrell El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
George a Ferrell El Sch has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Lycoming Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420849003018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
George a Ferrell El Sch grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 420849003018 · Picture Rocks, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 17.4:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughesville Jshs (728 students)
George a Ferrell El Sch grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
George a Ferrell El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hughesville Js
Hughesville Jshs
728 students
- Joseph C Ashka
Joseph C Ashkar El Sch
553 students
- Carl G Renn El 181
Carl G Renn El Sch
181 students
- This school 139
George a Ferrell El Sch
139 students
What this shows George a Ferrell El Sch reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How George a Ferrell El Sch compares
George a Ferrell El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, George a Ferrell El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Lycoming Sd reports $15,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George a Ferrell El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughesville Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Ashkar El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl G Renn El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George a Ferrell El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about George a Ferrell El Sch
How many students attend George a Ferrell El Sch?
George a Ferrell El Sch has 139 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Picture Rocks, PA. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George a Ferrell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George a Ferrell El Sch is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George a Ferrell El Sch?
35.0% of students at George a Ferrell El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George a Ferrell El Sch?
The largest demographic group at George a Ferrell El Sch is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Picture Rocks, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George a Ferrell El Sch?
George a Ferrell El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Lycoming Sd?
Besides George a Ferrell El Sch, East Lycoming Sd also operates Hughesville Jshs (728 students), Joseph C Ashkar El Sch (553 students), and Carl G Renn El Sch (181 students). See the East Lycoming Sd district page for the complete list.