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Ferguson Twp Elementary School vs. Radio Park Elementary School

Should you attend Ferguson Twp Elementary School or Radio Park 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
Ferguson Twp Elementary School
215 West Pine Grove Rd
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Radio Park Elementary School
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Ferguson Twp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Radio Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ferguson Twp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Radio Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
290 students
432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ferguson Twp Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Radio Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ferguson Twp Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Radio Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ferguson Twp Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Radio Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Twp Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State College Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Radio Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State College Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#119 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
#180 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ferguson Twp Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Radio Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferguson Twp Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Radio Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferguson Twp Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Radio Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 10% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferguson Twp Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Radio Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ferguson Twp Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Radio Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
75
Grade 1 Students
52
63
Grade 2 Students
52
76
Grade 3 Students
48
71
Grade 4 Students
54
61
Grade 5 Students
49
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Radio Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Radio Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Radio Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Radio Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Radio Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ferguson Twp Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Radio Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Radio Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ferguson Twp Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Radio Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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