Conemaugh Valley SD

Johnstown, Pennsylvania — 2 schools

711
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,361
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Conemaugh Valley SD operates 2 public schools serving 711 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 682 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cambria County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,361 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 23.4% local, 66.7% state, and 9.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,281 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 80/100, ranked #41 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 341:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.2% White, 3.3% African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Conemaugh Valley El Sch accounts for 54.8% of all Conemaugh Valley SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Conemaugh Valley SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Conemaugh Valley SD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 92.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Conemaugh Valley SD student-counselor ratio is 341:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Conemaugh Valley SD is typically wider than the Conemaugh Valley SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Conemaugh Valley SD chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Conemaugh Valley SD is typically wider than the Conemaugh Valley SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.9%
Federal
66.7%
State
23.4%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
41 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cambria County county, where this district is located.

$840
Studio/mo
$846
1 BR/mo
$1,035
2 BR/mo
$1,431
3 BR/mo
$1,484
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,281
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Conemaugh Valley SD.

White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 3.3%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

341:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Conemaugh Valley SD

School Enrollment
Conemaugh Valley El Sch
374
Conemaugh Valley Jshs
308

Nearby Districts in Pennsylvania

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Philadelphia City SD
118,335 students · 219 schools · $36,791/pupil
Compare vs Conemaugh Valley SD →
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
20,355 students · 1 schools · $16,959/pupil
Compare vs Conemaugh Valley SD →
Pittsburgh SD
20,034 students · 56 schools · $37,128/pupil
Compare vs Conemaugh Valley SD →
Central Bucks SD
17,540 students · 23 schools · $20,246/pupil
Compare vs Conemaugh Valley SD →
Reading SD
17,363 students · 19 schools · $17,489/pupil
Compare vs Conemaugh Valley SD →

Compare Conemaugh Valley SD

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Philadelphia City SD →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Conemaugh Valley SD?

Conemaugh Valley SD has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 711 students.

How much does Conemaugh Valley SD spend per student?

Conemaugh Valley SD spends $21,361 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #41 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Conemaugh Valley SD?

The average teacher salary in Conemaugh Valley SD is $72,281 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Conemaugh Valley SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cambria County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Conemaugh Valley SD?

Conemaugh Valley SD students are 87.2% White, 3.3% African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Conemaugh Valley SD?

Conemaugh Valley SD has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #41 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.