Ferguson Elementary School vs Peterson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferguson Elementary School
Klamath Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Peterson Elementary School
Klamath Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
573 students
| Measure | Ferguson Elementary School Klamath Falls, Oregon | Peterson Elementary School Klamath Falls, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 678 | #468 of 678 |
| National rank | #30089 of 50,301 | #37972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 524 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 44% |
| city | Klamath Falls | Klamath Falls |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferguson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 30.9).
- •Ferguson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Ferguson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Peterson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Ferguson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.2).
- •Peterson Elementary School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 524.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferguson Elementary School better than Peterson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferguson Elementary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 30.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ferguson Elementary School and Peterson Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Klamath Falls and Klamath Falls in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferguson Elementary School: 524. Peterson Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferguson Elementary School and Peterson Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Ferguson Elementary School is 318th of 678 and Peterson Elementary School is 468th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).