Enrollment
105
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson El Sch
Jackson El Sch is a small elementary school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 105 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Jackson El Sch is leaner than roughly 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 49% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Pennsylvania schools, with 105 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 105 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Johnstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richland El Sch (831 students): Jackson El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Central Cambria Sd also operates Cambria El Sch (542 students) and Central Cambria Hs (509 students) alongside Jackson 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 Jackson El Sch compares
Jackson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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.
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
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
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~105 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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