Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ferguson-easley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferguson-easley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ferguson-easley Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Ferguson-easley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson-easley Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
76%
24%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cumberland County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: All-stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferguson-easley Elementary School's ranking?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School is ranked #2227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ferguson-easley Elementary School often compared to?
Ferguson-easley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker-spivey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ferguson-easley Elementary School?
392 students attend Ferguson-easley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ferguson-easley Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferguson-easley Elementary School?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ferguson-easley Elementary School offer ?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ferguson-easley Elementary School part of?
Ferguson-easley Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
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