- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, PA
Ferndale Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420975001225
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Area Jshs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale Area Jshs has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Area Jshs ranks #5 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Ferndale Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420975001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ferndale Area Jshs held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420975001225 · Johnstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 10.5:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale El Sch (325 students)
Ferndale Area Jshs held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Ferndale Area Jshs compares
Ferndale Area Jshs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,148
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Ferndale Area Jshs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Ferndale Area Sd reports $20,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndale Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Johnstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Standard public school
1,133 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Greater Johnstown Shs
Standard public school
917 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Richland Hs
Standard public school
693 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Westmont Hilltop Jshs
Standard public school
689 students 13:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley El Sch
Standard public school
374 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Ferndale El Sch
Standard public school
325 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Area Jshs
How many students attend Ferndale Area Jshs?
Ferndale Area Jshs has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Area Jshs is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale Area Jshs?
56.9% of students at Ferndale Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Area Jshs is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Area Jshs?
Ferndale Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferndale Area Jshs rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Area Jshs ranks #5 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale Area Sd?
Besides Ferndale Area Jshs, Ferndale Area Sd also operates Ferndale El Sch (325 students). See the Ferndale Area Sd district page for the complete list.