- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Westmont Hilltop El Sch held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 422613001290 · Johnstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 15:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmont Hilltop Jshs (689 students)
Westmont Hilltop El Sch held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Westmont Hilltop El Sch compares
Westmont Hilltop 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,637
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
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.
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
District finance for Westmont Hilltop Sd reports $14,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~749 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.