- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, PA
Ferndale El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420975001223
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale El Sch ranks #4 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Ferndale Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420975001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ferndale El Sch grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 420975001223 · Johnstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 12:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale Area Jshs (284 students)
Ferndale El Sch grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Ferndale El Sch compares
Ferndale El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Ferndale El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Area Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale El Sch'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
Conemaugh Valley Jshs
Standard public school
308 students 9.1:1 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale El Sch
How many students attend Ferndale El Sch?
Ferndale El Sch has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 El Sch?
99.3% of students at Ferndale El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale El Sch is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale El Sch?
Ferndale El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 El Sch rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale El Sch ranks #4 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 El Sch, Ferndale Area Sd also operates Ferndale Area Jshs (284 students). See the Ferndale Area Sd district page for the complete list.