- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Greater Johnstown Ms held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 421095001252 · Johnstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students)
Greater Johnstown Ms held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greater Johnstown Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greater Johnst
Greater Johnstown El Sch
1,133 students
- Greater Johnst
Greater Johnstown Shs
917 students
- This school
Greater Johnstown Ms
615 students
- Greater Johnst 140
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
140 students
What this shows Greater Johnstown Ms reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greater Johnstown Ms compares
Greater Johnstown Ms 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.