- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, NY
Pleasant Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361598001383
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Avenue School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Johnstown, NY.
School address
District: Johnstown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361598001383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Pleasant Avenue School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-25.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 361598001383 · Johnstown, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 9.3:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnstown Junior-Senior High School (554 students)
Pleasant Avenue School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-25.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnstown Juni
Johnstown Junior-Senior High School
554 students
- Warren Street
Warren Street School
296 students
- This school
Pleasant Avenue School
259 students
What this shows Pleasant Avenue School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Avenue School compares
Pleasant Avenue School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Pleasant Avenue School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Johnstown City School District reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Avenue School
How many students attend Pleasant Avenue School?
Pleasant Avenue School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Avenue School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Pleasant Avenue School?
52.9% of students at Pleasant Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Avenue School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Johnstown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Avenue School?
Pleasant Avenue School 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 Pleasant Avenue School rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Johnstown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Johnstown City School District?
Besides Pleasant Avenue School, Johnstown City School District also operates Johnstown Junior-Senior High School (554 students) and Warren Street School (296 students). See the Johnstown City School District district page for the complete list.