Peterson Elementary School vs. Ferguson Elementary School
Should you attend Peterson Elementary School or Ferguson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Peterson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 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 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
574 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#323 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
65
Grade 1 Students
70
81
Grade 2 Students
102
76
Grade 3 Students
83
67
Grade 4 Students
79
77
Grade 5 Students
77
69
Grade 6 Students
86
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
25%
27%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
63%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
