Ferry Farm Elementary School
Ferry Farm Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ferry Farm Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ferry Farm Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ferry Farm Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ferry Farm Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #669 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 68% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stafford County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ferry Farm Elementary School is James Monroe High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grafton Village Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fredericksburg Walker-grant Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 175 students
1.4 miles
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065 1.4 PK 175 - Fredericksburg Grafton Village Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 631 students10
2.4 miles
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454 2.4 PK-5 631 - Fredericksburg James Monroe High School Math: 63% | Reading: 83%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,004 student10
2.4 miles
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100 2.4 9-12 1,004 - Fredericksburg Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 83%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 800 students10
2.5 miles
503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860 2.5 6-8 800 - Fredericksburg Hugh Mercer Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 854 students
2.8 miles
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115 2.8 K-2 854
School Reviews
| 5 This school has the perfect small-town feel and although my son is only in 1st grade, I feel as though so far he has had a great experience. He had a lot of health issues and time off school in kindergarten but his teacher worked closely with me to help him get through. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and personal effort put in by the staff. The principle is very thorough in his work and makes sure things are going well even when things don't go as planned. I can't imagine my son attending a different elementary school. - Posted by Parent - Morelock |
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