Enrollment
1,133
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, PA
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Greater Johnstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421095007613
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Johnstown El Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Johnstown El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Johnstown El Sch ranks #9 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Greater Johnstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421095007613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Johnstown El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Johnstown El Sch
Greater Johnstown El Sch is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,133 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,133 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Johnstown's public schools, it stands alongside Greater Johnstown Shs (917 students): Greater Johnstown El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 12.6:1).
Greater Johnstown Sd also operates Greater Johnstown Shs (917 students) and Greater Johnstown Ms (615 students) alongside Greater Johnstown El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greater Johnstown El Sch compares
Greater Johnstown El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
White 30.5%
Two or More 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Greater Johnstown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Johnstown Sd, which includes Greater Johnstown El Sch.
$15,334
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 36.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greater Johnstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greater Johnstown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Johnstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Johnstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Conemaugh Valley Jshs
Standard public school
308 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Johnstown El Sch
How many students attend Greater Johnstown El Sch?
Greater Johnstown El Sch has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greater Johnstown El Sch?
100.0% of students at Greater Johnstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Johnstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Greater Johnstown El Sch is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Johnstown El Sch?
Greater Johnstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greater Johnstown El Sch rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Johnstown El Sch ranks #9 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.
Is Greater Johnstown El Sch a good school?
Greater Johnstown El Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greater Johnstown Sd?
Besides Greater Johnstown El Sch, Greater Johnstown Sd also operates Greater Johnstown Shs (917 students), Greater Johnstown Ms (615 students), and Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe (140 students). See the Greater Johnstown Sd district page for the complete list.
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