- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnstown, PA
Richland El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Richland El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422025001278
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Richland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422025001278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Richland El Sch held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 422025001278 · Johnstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Hs (693 students)
Richland El Sch held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Richland El Sch compares
Richland 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,142
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 831 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Richland El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Sd reports $15,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Johnstown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland El Sch
How many students attend Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch has 831 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland El Sch?
31.9% of students at Richland El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Richland El Sch is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Richland El Sch rank among elementary schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El Sch ranks #4 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 Richland Sd?
Besides Richland El Sch, Richland Sd also operates Richland Hs (693 students). See the Richland Sd district page for the complete list.