Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Summary:

Ferguson-Easley Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving 342 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cumberland County Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Ferguson-Easley has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (74.27%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 26.69% to 82.16% African American. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 39.1%, compared to 57.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Ferguson-Easley has also consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking between 1195 and 1437 out of around 1500 schools over the past several years. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Ferguson-Easley's academic performance is concerning, some nearby schools, such as Vanstory Hills Elementary, are performing significantly better academically despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the area to address the underlying factors contributing to Ferguson-Easley's persistent academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1857 Seabrook Road
       Fayetteville, NC  28301-0531


(910) 483-4883

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1195th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,511 Help


Students who attend Ferguson-Easley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Luther Nick Jeralds Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

African American:
74.3%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ferguson-Easley Elementary ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 39th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.3%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferguson-Easley Elementary is 13.1, which is the 20th best among 46 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferguson-Easley Elementary is $11,511, which is the 14th highest among 46 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferguson-Easley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Easley Elementary 1195th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ferguson-Easley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County Schools 138th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ferguson-Easley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.34 1055th 1276 17.3%
2007 19.73 1137th 1293 12.1%
2008 14.76 1188th 1324 10.3%
2009 9.67 1272nd 1354 6.1%
2010 19.67 1187th 1363 12.9%
2011 25.42 1128th 1381 18.3%
2012 40.85 927th 1388 33.2%
2013 40.81 830th 1403 40.8%
2014 42.11 818th 1390 41.2%
2015 30.67 1069th 1440 25.8%
2016 26.60 1123rd 1425 21.2%
2017 5.48 1385th 1429 3.1%
2018 17.89 1237th 1434 13.7%
2019 14.26 1320th 1473 10.4%
2021 7.85 1437th 1489 3.5%
2022 14.97 1358th 1514 10.3%
2023 12.66 1375th 1502 8.5%
2024 24.93 1195th 1505 20.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.91 560th 801 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.01 914th 1332 31.4%
2019 27.72 1093rd 1361 19.7%
2021 16.99 1203rd 1329 9.5%
2022 28.78 1058th 1366 22.5%
2023 23.30 1205th 1437 16.1%
2024 42.29 887th 1450 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.63 1162nd 1405 17.3%
2019 22.44 1199th 1424 15.8%
2021 12.68 1323rd 1440 8.1%
2022 31.40 1042nd 1458 28.5%
2023 15.70 1311th 1459 10.1%
2024 21.21 1237th 1455 15.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.66 695th 878 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.59 1245th 1413 11.9%
2019 10.86 1341st 1430 6.2%
2021 10.02 1360th 1444 5.8%
2022 10.55 1388th 1464 5.2%
2023 13.14 1348th 1461 7.7%
2024 29.95 1076th 1464 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.66 479th 927 48.3%
2019 42.27 564th 949 40.6%
2021 23.65 759th 896 15.3%
2022 42.56 514th 927 44.6%
2023 32.05 666th 933 28.6%
2024 50.82 415th 924 55.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ferguson-Easley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 65 481 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1989 45 432 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 46 459 0 4 1 n/a n/a -1 509
1991 27 456 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 20 468 2 7 0 n/a n/a 16 513
1993 30 481 1 6 1 n/a n/a 38 557
1994 23 475 0 8 0 n/a n/a 48 554
1995 16 407 0 12 1 n/a n/a 32 468
1996 16 407 0 12 1 n/a n/a 32 468
1997 18 427 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 18 457 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 18 423 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 5 400 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 10 379 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 9 307 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 9 307 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 8 365 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 10 384 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 9 440 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 10 434 1 6 1 n/a n/a 11 463
2008 7 414 0 7 1 n/a n/a 11 440
2009 6 387 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 7 382 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2011 4 326 1 6 1 0 11 0 349
2012 6 306 0 8 1 1 12 0 334
2013 9 306 0 11 1 1 11 0 339
2014 6 319 0 9 0 0 5 0 339
2015 3 304 0 11 1 0 16 0 335
2016 6 264 0 9 1 2 21 0 303
2017 7 254 0 11 2 0 19 0 293
2018 8 205 0 17 2 0 15 0 247
2019 4 217 0 19 2 0 14 0 256
2020 4 232 1 19 0 0 17 0 273
2021 6 195 1 17 1 0 9 0 229
2022 3 175 1 19 3 0 6 0 207
2023 18 254 1 41 3 0 25 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ferguson-Easley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 27.0 20.3 63.2
1989 480 27.0 17.7 55.8
1990 509 25.0 20.3 66
1991 492 27.0 18.2 68.3
1992 513 28.0 18.3 59.1
1993 557 36.0 15.5 67.1
1994 554 35.0 15.8 72.1
1995 468 30.0 15.6 80.5
1996 468 30.0 15.6 80.5
1997 460 27.0 17.0 69.1
1998 489 30.0 16.3 64.2
1999 447 37.0 12.1 94.2
2000 415 24.0 17.3 90.8
2001 396 24.0 16.5 86.1
2002 321 26.0 12.3 91
2003 321 26.0 12.3 91
2004 384 29.0 13.2 91.7
2005 404 34.0 11.9 90.8
2006 458 34.0 13.5 86.5
2007 463 n/a n/a 86.1
2008 440 29.9 14.7 n/a
2009 400 29.5 13.6 85.8
2010 399 27.9 14.3 84.7
2011 349 26.5 13.1 91.4
2012 334 30.0 11.1 88.3
2013 339 25.5 13.2 85.8
2014 339 27.0 12.5 90.3
2015 335 28.0 11.9 92.5
2016 303 26.0 11.6 99
2017 293 22.0 13.3 96.6
2018 247 21.8 11.3 97.6
2019 256 21.0 12.1 98.4
2020 273 22.5 12.1 98.9
2021 229 23.0 9.9 98.7
2022 207 20.0 10.3 98.6
2023 342 26.0 13.1 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ferguson-Easley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 27.0 20.3 63.2
1989 480 27.0 17.7 55.8
1990 509 25.0 20.3 66
1991 492 27.0 18.2 68.3
1992 513 28.0 18.3 59.1
1993 557 36.0 15.5 67.1
1994 554 35.0 15.8 72.1
1995 468 30.0 15.6 80.5
1996 468 30.0 15.6 80.5
1997 460 27.0 17.0 69.1
1998 489 30.0 16.3 64.2
1999 447 37.0 12.1 94.2
2000 415 24.0 17.3 90.8
2001 396 24.0 16.5 86.1
2002 321 26.0 12.3 91
2003 321 26.0 12.3 91
2004 384 29.0 13.2 91.7
2005 404 34.0 11.9 90.8
2006 458 34.0 13.5 86.5
2007 463 n/a n/a 86.1
2008 440 29.9 14.7 n/a
2009 400 29.5 13.6 85.8
2010 399 27.9 14.3 84.7
2011 349 26.5 13.1 91.4
2012 334 30.0 11.1 88.3
2013 339 25.5 13.2 85.8
2014 339 27.0 12.5 90.3
2015 335 28.0 11.9 92.5
2016 303 26.0 11.6 99
2017 293 22.0 13.3 96.6
2018 247 21.8 11.3 97.6
2019 256 21.0 12.1 98.4
2020 273 22.5 12.1 98.9
2021 229 23.0 9.9 98.7
2022 207 20.0 10.3 98.6
2023 342 26.0 13.1 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ferguson-Easley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,585 (13.8%) $9,925 (86.2%) $11,511

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferguson-Easley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1320th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1375th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)36.724.3
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)34.727.1
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)2234.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)49.449.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)3443.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)4428.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)3818.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Ferguson-Easley Elementary)6441.7
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cumberland County Schools)73.463.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256342
 33.6%
African American217254
 17.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic1941
 115.8%
Pacific Islander00
White418
 350%
Two or More Races1425
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%99.1%
 0.7%


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Students at Ferguson-Easley Elementary are 74% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% White.

Students who attend Ferguson-Easley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Luther Nick Jeralds Middle

Ferguson-Easley Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Ferguson-Easley Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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