Enrollment
615
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnstown, PA
Greater Johnstown Ms
Federal NCES profile for Greater Johnstown Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421095001252
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Johnstown Ms earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Johnstown Ms has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Johnstown Ms ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Greater Johnstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421095001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Johnstown Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Johnstown Ms
Greater Johnstown Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller 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.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #430, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 615 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 364 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 615 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Johnstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richland El Sch (831 students): Greater Johnstown Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Greater Johnstown Sd also operates Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students) and Greater Johnstown Shs (917 students) alongside Greater Johnstown Ms.
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 Ms compares
Greater Johnstown Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 42.1%
White 31.9%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Greater Johnstown Ms 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 Ms.
$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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greater Johnstown Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Johnstown Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Johnstown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Richland El Sch
Standard public school
831 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Standard public school
749 students 15:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
Standard public school
381 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson El Sch
Standard public school
105 students 7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Johnstown Ms
How many students attend Greater Johnstown Ms?
Greater Johnstown Ms has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Ms is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Greater Johnstown Ms?
100.0% of students at Greater Johnstown Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Johnstown Ms?
The largest demographic group at Greater Johnstown Ms is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Johnstown Ms?
Greater Johnstown Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Johnstown Ms ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Johnstown on the city page.
Is Greater Johnstown Ms a good school?
Greater Johnstown Ms earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Ms, Greater Johnstown Sd also operates Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students), Greater Johnstown Shs (917 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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