Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ferguson-easley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferguson-easley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ferguson-easley Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferguson-easley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson-easley Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
74%
25%
White
5%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferguson-easley Elementary School's ranking?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School is ranked #2227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ferguson-easley Elementary School often compared to?
Ferguson-easley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker-spivey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ferguson-easley Elementary School?
342 students attend Ferguson-easley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ferguson-easley Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferguson-easley Elementary School?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ferguson-easley Elementary School offer ?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferguson-easley Elementary School part of?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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