Enrollment
749
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnstown, PA
Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Westmont Hilltop El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422613001290
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmont Hilltop El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westmont Hilltop El Sch has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Hilltop El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Westmont Hilltop Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422613001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmont Hilltop El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Westmont Hilltop El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 749 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 749 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Westmont Hilltop Sd spends $13,628 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Johnstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richland El Sch (831 students): Westmont Hilltop El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.8:1).
Its district, Westmont Hilltop Sd, also runs Westmont Hilltop Jshs (689 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 Westmont Hilltop El Sch compares
Westmont Hilltop 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,628
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 79.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Westmont Hilltop El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westmont Hilltop Sd, which includes Westmont Hilltop El Sch.
$13,628
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 35.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Westmont Hilltop El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont Hilltop Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmont Hilltop El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
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 (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westmont Hilltop El Sch
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
Westmont Hilltop El Sch has 749 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop El Sch is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
45.3% of students at Westmont Hilltop El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Westmont Hilltop El Sch is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
Westmont Hilltop El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Westmont Hilltop El Sch rank among elementary schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Hilltop El Sch ranks #3 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 Westmont Hilltop El Sch a good school?
Westmont Hilltop El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Westmont Hilltop Sd?
Besides Westmont Hilltop El Sch, Westmont Hilltop Sd also operates Westmont Hilltop Jshs (689 students). See the Westmont Hilltop Sd district page for the complete list.
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