Enrollment
139
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George a Ferrell El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at George a Ferrell El Sch
George a Ferrell El Sch is a small elementary school in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 28% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Pennsylvania schools, with 139 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Lycoming Sd also operates Hughesville Jshs (728 students) and Joseph C Ashkar El Sch (553 students) alongside George a Ferrell El 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 George a Ferrell El Sch compares
George a Ferrell El 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Lycoming Sd, which includes George a Ferrell El Sch.
$14,666
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 52.2%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George a Ferrell El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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