- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Greater Johnstown El Sch shrank from 1,269 students in 2022-23 to 1,181 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 421095007613 · Johnstown, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,133 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Greater Johnstown Shs (917 students)
Greater Johnstown El Sch shrank from 1,269 students in 2022-23 to 1,181 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greater Johnstown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greater Johnstown El Sch
1,133 students
- Greater Johnst
Greater Johnstown Shs
917 students
- Greater Johnst
Greater Johnstown Ms
615 students
- Greater Johnst 140
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
140 students
What this shows Greater Johnstown El Sch reports 1,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greater Johnstown El Sch compares
Greater Johnstown El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Greater Johnstown Sd reports $16,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,269 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), down 88.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.