Public schools in Ferris, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Ferris, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,010
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ferris public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ferris, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,010 students, an average of 602 per school. The largest campus is Ferris H S (940 students), and the largest elementary school is Lucy Mae McDonald El (641).
Every listed school belongs to Ferris ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ferris
Elementary schools in Ferris
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Ingram El Ferris ISD | PK–KG | 335 | 14:1 | |
| Lee Longino El Ferris ISD | 04–05 | 436 | 15:1 | |
| Lucy Mae McDonald El Ferris ISD | 01–03 | 641 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Ferris
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris J H Ferris ISD | 06–08 | 658 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Ferris
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris H S Ferris ISD | 09–12 | 940 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.5%
- Hispanic74.1%
- Black9.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ferris schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ferris
How many public schools are in Ferris, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ferris: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ferris?
All listed public schools with an address in Ferris belong to Ferris ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ferris?
Ferris H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ferris, with 940 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ferris?
No school with an address in Ferris is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ferris schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ferris public schools is 14:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ferris guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities