How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ferndale Elementary School | Westmont Hilltop Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Johnstown, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 325 | 749 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 46.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ferndale Elementary School | Westmont Hilltop Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,148 | $14,637 |
| District | Ferndale Area SD | Westmont Hilltop SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ferndale Elementary School | Westmont Hilltop Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 79.2% |
| African American | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ferndale Elementary School | Westmont Hilltop Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 145:1 | 377:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 11.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.