- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnstown, PA
Jackson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jackson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420534001205
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson El Sch earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson El Sch has class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Central Cambria Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420534001205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jackson El Sch held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420534001205 · Johnstown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 7:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambria El Sch (542 students)
Jackson El Sch held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jackson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambria El Sch
Cambria El Sch
542 students
- Central Cambri
Central Cambria Hs
509 students
- Central Cambri
Central Cambria Ms
347 students
- This school 105
Jackson El Sch
105 students
What this shows Jackson El Sch reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson El Sch compares
Jackson El Sch 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Jackson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Cambria Sd reports $16,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cambria Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cambria Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
Greater Johnstown Ms
Standard public school
615 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
Standard public school
381 students 11.9:1 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson El Sch
How many students attend Jackson El Sch?
Jackson El Sch has 105 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson El Sch is 7:1, which is 49% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 55% 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 Jackson El Sch?
39.4% of students at Jackson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jackson El Sch is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson El Sch?
Jackson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Jackson El Sch rank among elementary schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson El Sch ranks #1 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 Central Cambria Sd?
Besides Jackson El Sch, Central Cambria Sd also operates Cambria El Sch (542 students), Central Cambria Hs (509 students), and Central Cambria Ms (347 students). See the Central Cambria Sd district page for the complete list.