Jackson Elementary School

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Jackson Elementary School ranks 441 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving 208 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Central Cambria School District, which is ranked 240 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's overall Math proficiency was 59.4% compared to the state average of 39.3%. Additionally, the school's low-income students (41.83% free/reduced lunch) perform exceptionally well, ranking 257 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this subgroup. Over the past 10 years, Jackson Elementary has maintained a 3-star or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 30-50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Jackson Elementary stands out for its high academic performance and homogeneous student population. Cambria Elementary School, another school in the Central Cambria School District, has similar academic performance but a more diverse student population. United Elementary School, in the United School District, has a higher percentage of low-income students but still maintains strong academic performance. In contrast, Greater Johnstown Elementary School, in the Greater Johnstown School District, has significantly lower academic performance and a more diverse student population, highlighting the challenges faced by schools in high-poverty urban areas.

Detail:

Public K-5

3704 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15909-4237

(814) 749-8421

District: Central Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
441^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,190

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Cambria Middle School
High:	Central Cambria High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Elementary School ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Elementary School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Elementary School is $11,190.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jackson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Elementary School 441^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jackson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Central Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cambria School District 240^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	62.57	568^th	1302	56.4%
2004	51.77	747^th	1308	42.9%
2005	54.86	726^th	1299	44.1%
2006	62.54	659^th	1545	57.3%
2007	46.99	1011^th	1555	35.0%
2008	54.97	875^th	1551	43.6%
2009	57.77	806^th	1549	48.0%
2010	52.05	963^rd	1579	39.0%
2011	63.95	673^rd	1597	57.9%
2012	67.74	612^th	1599	61.7%
2013	65.98	620^th	1519	59.2%
2014	64.70	624^th	1467	57.5%
2015	65.27	591^st	1474	59.9%
2016	63.71	671^st	1554	56.8%
2017	71.22	480^th	1547	69.0%
2018	69.20	521^st	1530	65.9%
2019	63.10	653^rd	1544	57.7%
2021	67.46	482^nd	1433	66.4%
2022	56.13	765^th	1534	50.1%
2023	72.56	441^st	1534	71.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.00	257^th	1414	81.8%

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Rank History for White students at Jackson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.03	529^th	1236	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
1989	432	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	432
1990	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
1991	382	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
1992	358	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
1993	345	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	345
1994	339	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
1995	323	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
1996	323	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
1997	341	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	341
1998	340	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1999	337	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
2000	325	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
2001	312	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2002	283	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
2003	283	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
2004	286	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
2005	276	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2006	276	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	279
2007	260	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	264
2008	248	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	254
2009	253	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	259
2010	260	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	268
2011	271	5	3	0	1	1	281
2012	256	2	1	1	0	4	264
2013	247	2	1	0	0	2	252
2014	232	2	1	0	0	8	243
2015	226	0	0	0	0	5	231
2016	228	0	0	0	0	4	232
2017	204	0	0	0	0	2	206
2018	216	0	0	1	0	2	219
2019	212	0	0	2	0	5	219
2020	213	1	0	0	0	4	218
2021	185	0	0	0	0	3	188
2022	190	0	0	2	0	5	197
2023	201	1	0	2	0	4	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	21.0	19.8	n/a
1989	432	30.0	14.4	n/a
1990	417	20.0	20.8	0
1991	382	20.0	19.1	n/a
1992	358	20.0	17.9	n/a
1993	345	19.0	18.2	n/a
1994	339	18.0	18.8	n/a
1995	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1996	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1997	341	19.0	17.9	n/a
1998	340	20.0	17.0	n/a
1999	337	21.5	15.7	n/a
2000	325	24.0	13.5	35.7
2001	312	24.0	13.0	37.5
2002	285	22.0	13.0	30.2
2003	285	22.0	13.0	30.2
2004	290	23.0	12.6	37.6
2005	279	21.1	13.2	30.8
2006	279	21.1	13.2	38.7
2007	264	20.0	13.2	38.6
2008	254	21.5	11.8	39
2009	259	23.8	10.9	38.2
2010	268	22.8	11.7	41
2011	281	23.3	12.0	42.3
2012	264	22.1	11.9	46.2
2013	252	22.1	11.3	44.8
2014	243	19.1	12.6	47.3
2015	231	19.0	12.1	44.2
2016	232	19.0	12.2	34.9
2017	206	19.4	10.6	34.5
2018	219	20.3	10.7	37
2019	219	19.3	11.3	40.6
2020	218	19.3	11.2	35.8
2021	188	17.3	10.8	33
2022	197	16.6	11.8	37.1
2023	208	15.9	13.0	41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	21.0	19.8	n/a
1989	432	30.0	14.4	n/a
1990	417	20.0	20.8	0
1991	382	20.0	19.1	n/a
1992	358	20.0	17.9	n/a
1993	345	19.0	18.2	n/a
1994	339	18.0	18.8	n/a
1995	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1996	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1997	341	19.0	17.9	n/a
1998	340	20.0	17.0	n/a
1999	337	21.5	15.7	n/a
2000	325	24.0	13.5	35.7
2001	312	24.0	13.0	37.5
2002	285	22.0	13.0	30.2
2003	285	22.0	13.0	30.2
2004	290	23.0	12.6	37.6
2005	279	21.1	13.2	30.8
2006	279	21.1	13.2	38.7
2007	264	20.0	13.2	38.6
2008	254	21.5	11.8	39
2009	259	23.8	10.9	38.2
2010	268	22.8	11.7	41
2011	281	23.3	12.0	42.3
2012	264	22.1	11.9	46.2
2013	252	22.1	11.3	44.8
2014	243	19.1	12.6	47.3
2015	231	19.0	12.1	44.2
2016	232	19.0	12.2	34.9
2017	206	19.4	10.6	34.5
2018	219	20.3	10.7	37
2019	219	19.3	11.3	40.6
2020	218	19.3	11.2	35.8
2021	188	17.3	10.8	33
2022	197	16.6	11.8	37.1
2023	208	15.9	13.0	41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,398 (100.0%)	$9,398
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$312 (2.0%)	$15,305 (98.0%)	$15,617
2022	$1,535 (13.7%)	$9,654 (86.3%)	$11,190

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 653^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 441^st of 1534 Elementary schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)	56.1	69.5	13.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	90.2	72.3	17.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)	41.8	54.9	13.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary School)	90.7	87.1	3.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	74.4	54.9	19.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)	32.3	52.9	20.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	67.8	64.7	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Jackson Elementary School)	44.3	59.4	15.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Jackson Elementary School)	90.7	87.1	3.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	78.3	64.4	13.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	208	5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	201	5.2%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	41.8%	1.2%

Schools Near Jackson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-5	3704 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15909	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-8421	208	16	13.0	41.8%	201 (96.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	72.6	441^st of 1534 public elementary schools	71.3%		56.1	765^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.1%	324	69.5	54.9	52.9		59.4	87.1	87.1	72.3	54.9	64.7		64.4	$11,190	$1,535	$9,654
Blacklick Valley Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Railroad St	Nanty Glo	15943	Cambria County	Blacklick Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-9211	318	28	11.3	99.7%	298 (93.7%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	66.3	567^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%		61.1	661^st of 1534 public elementary schools	56.9%	94	67.5	51.5	54.2	51.5	56.3	81.8	81.8	62.2	41.2	60.5	61.7	56.8	$17,477	$2,887	$14,590
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1340 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 535-6970	392	39	9.9	100.0%	343 (87.5%)	13 (3.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.4%)	31.7	1117^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.2%		29.1	1125^th of 1534 public elementary schools	26.7%	8	29.5	19.6	24.2	28.9	25.6	64.7	64.7	37.7	30.8	54.5	55.5	44.7	$14,483	$1,886	$12,597
Cambria Elementary School	Public	K-5	212 Schoolhouse Rd	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 472-8432	450	37	12.0	41.8%	426 (94.7%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	66.5	563^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	63.3%		62.4	637^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.5%	74	64.8	59.8	50.7		58.3	80.6	80.6	60.6	55.9	58.6		58.3	$9,583	$1,093	$8,490
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	547 Locust Street	Sidman	15955	Cambria County	Forest Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 487-7613	957	66	14.5	42.7%	921 (96.2%)	4 (0.4%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.6%)	72.1	451^st of 1534 public elementary schools	70.6%		66.7	560^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.5%	109	60.0	71.0	75.9	48.3	63.7	86.4	86.4	53.9	54.7	70.7	57.4	59.1	$13,692	$1,641	$12,051
Greater Johnstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	196 Westgate Dr	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 533-5670	1,269	72	17.6	100.0%	364 (28.7%)	571 (45.0%)	80 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	251 (19.8%)	8.8	1379^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.1%		9.3	1359^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.4%	20	22.7	10.1			16.8	43.2	43.2	27.4	16.6			22.3	$15,724	$4,386	$11,338
Ferndale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Dartmouth Ave	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Ferndale Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 535-6724	306	27	11.1	99.3%	208 (68.0%)	40 (13.1%)	24 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.1%)	37.7	1055^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.2%		44	982^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	73	37.9	23.5	35.6	22.3	29.8	85.3	85.3	28.5	34.3	48.9	54.0	42.8	$15,791	$1,193	$14,598
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School	Public	K-6	827 Diamond Blvd	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Westmont Hilltop School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 255-8707	739	51	14.6	47.4%	598 (80.9%)	26 (3.5%)	35 (4.7%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.2%)	73.5	418^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%		61.4	653^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	57.4%	235	58.8	62.0	50.5	46.8	54.2	86.0	86.0	59.5	74.8	59.0	75.3	67.7	$12,353	$1,245	$11,108
Portage Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84 Mountain Ave	Portage	15946	Cambria County	Portage Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 736-9636	448	36	12.4	54.5%	418 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	81.7	248^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.8%		81.5	261^st of 1534 public elementary schools	83.0%	13	77.5	73.3	49.0	50.7	62.0	93.3	93.3	67.4	71.7	73.6	73.2	71.7	$14,864	$1,876	$12,988
United Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10775 Route 56 East	Armagh	15920	Indiana County	United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 446-5615	463	37	12.5	54.0%	445 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	67.3	547^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.3%		69.4	506^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.0%	41	59.4	57.8	45.2	61.3	55.9	77.8	77.8	59.4	60.9	50.0	72.6	60.7	$21,256	$2,731	$18,525

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Jackson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Cambria Middle School
High : Central Cambria High School

Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Elementary School ranks 441^st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Jackson Elementary School in?

Central Cambria School District

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