Enrollment
831
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland El Sch
Richland El Sch is a large elementary school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 831 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 831 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 831 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Johnstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westmont Hilltop El Sch (749 students): Richland El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15:1).
Its district, Richland Sd, also runs Richland Hs (693 students).
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 Richland El Sch compares
Richland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Sd, which includes Richland El Sch.
$14,587
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 28.8%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland El Sch a good school?
Richland El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Richland Sd?
Besides Richland El Sch, Richland Sd also operates Richland Hs (693 students). See the Richland Sd district page for the complete list.
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