Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ferguson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferguson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ferguson Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferguson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferguson Elementary School's ranking?
Ferguson Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Ferguson Elementary School often compared to?
Ferguson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ferguson Elementary School?
539 students attend Ferguson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ferguson Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferguson Elementary School?
Ferguson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferguson Elementary School offer ?
Ferguson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ferguson Elementary School part of?
Ferguson Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
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