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Ferndale Elementary School

Summary:

Ferndale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Ferndale Area School District, which is ranked 441 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ferndale Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 30.7% in Math, 78.2% in Science, and 37.1% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking 1123 out of 1495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students (1 star) and 1139 out of 1229 for white students (0 stars), indicating significant achievement gaps.

When comparing Ferndale Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For instance, United Elementary School, located 12 miles away, consistently outperforms Ferndale Elementary School across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50% and even reaching as high as 91.1% in Science. Ferndale Elementary School's ranking among Pennsylvania elementary schools has also steadily declined over the years, from 747 out of 1,467 in 2013-2014 to 1,089 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's challenges are not being effectively addressed and may be worsening.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 100 Dartmouth Ave
       Johnstown, PA  15905-2305

(814) 535-6724

District: Ferndale Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1089th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,791 Help


Students who attend Ferndale Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
African American:
11.8%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ferndale Elementary School ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), African American (11.8%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferndale Elementary School is $15,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferndale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale Elementary School 1089th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Ferndale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ferndale Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale Area School District 441st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ferndale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.23 506th 1302 61.1%
2004 43.31 874th 1308 33.2%
2005 49.32 814th 1299 37.3%
2006 59.30 726th 1545 53.0%
2007 65.05 610th 1555 60.8%
2008 55.00 874th 1551 43.6%
2009 65.63 603rd 1549 61.1%
2010 63.01 686th 1579 56.6%
2011 51.33 998th 1597 37.5%
2012 63.32 748th 1599 53.2%
2013 55.88 870th 1519 42.7%
2014 59.80 747th 1467 49.1%
2015 51.55 855th 1474 42.0%
2016 47.77 966th 1554 37.8%
2017 47.71 959th 1547 38.0%
2018 58.29 761st 1530 50.3%
2019 62.05 687th 1544 55.5%
2021 47.13 865th 1433 39.6%
2022 43.98 982nd 1534 36.0%
2023 37.68 1055th 1534 31.2%
2024 32.10 1089th 1526 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.41 686th 1414 51.5%
2024 46.58 855th 1432 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.14 1020th 1488 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.85 1123rd 1495 24.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ferndale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.29 1082nd 1236 12.5%
2024 12.87 1139th 1229 7.3%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Ferndale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1989 455 12 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 467 10 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 458 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1992 428 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 421 8 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 414 9 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 388 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 388 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 391 12 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 398 11 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 419 16 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 427 16 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 430 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 428 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 428 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 408 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 416 16 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 444 26 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 446 25 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 411 36 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 408 33 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 399 29 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 364 23 4 16 0 0 30 0 437
2012 354 26 4 18 0 0 27 0 429
2013 341 24 1 16 0 0 30 0 412
2014 344 16 2 13 0 0 32 0 407
2015 307 11 1 13 0 0 29 0 361
2016 313 21 0 9 0 0 20 0 363
2017 321 29 1 25 0 0 26 0 402
2018 305 26 1 27 0 0 23 0 382
2019 288 29 1 23 0 0 34 0 375
2020 264 27 1 18 0 0 31 0 341
2021 232 36 0 22 0 0 29 0 319
2022 226 35 0 24 0 0 28 0 313
2023 208 40 0 24 0 0 34 0 306
2024 228 38 0 28 0 0 29 0 323

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 Ferndale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 22.5 20.8 n/a
1989 472 22.5 20.9 n/a
1990 483 25.0 19.3 0
1991 472 25.5 18.5 n/a
1992 442 28.0 15.7 n/a
1993 440 27.0 16.3 n/a
1994 432 27.8 15.5 n/a
1995 403 27.8 14.5 n/a
1996 403 27.8 14.5 n/a
1997 415 27.8 14.9 n/a
1998 419 28.8 14.5 n/a
1999 441 29.0 15.2 n/a
2000 447 29.0 15.4 57.3
2001 442 30.0 14.7 56.3
2002 446 30.0 14.9 53.4
2003 446 30.0 14.9 53.4
2004 422 31.0 13.6 57.1
2005 439 33.0 13.3 54.2
2006 476 34.0 14.0 54.6
2007 477 33.0 14.5 57
2008 455 33.5 13.6 64.2
2009 450 32.6 13.8 63.6
2010 443 33.7 13.1 56.2
2011 437 33.6 13.0 62.7
2012 429 33.6 12.7 62
2013 412 32.5 12.6 63.1
2014 407 31.5 12.9 67.6
2015 361 31.0 11.6 72
2016 363 31.0 11.7 76.3
2017 402 31.7 12.6 70.1
2018 382 31.5 12.1 68.8
2019 375 31.4 11.9 71.5
2020 341 31.4 10.8 58.4
2021 319 32.0 9.9 49.8
2022 313 27.4 11.4 71.9
2023 306 27.4 11.1 99.3
2024 323 26.4 12.1 n/a

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 Ferndale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 22.5 20.8 n/a
1989 472 22.5 20.9 n/a
1990 483 25.0 19.3 0
1991 472 25.5 18.5 n/a
1992 442 28.0 15.7 n/a
1993 440 27.0 16.3 n/a
1994 432 27.8 15.5 n/a
1995 403 27.8 14.5 n/a
1996 403 27.8 14.5 n/a
1997 415 27.8 14.9 n/a
1998 419 28.8 14.5 n/a
1999 441 29.0 15.2 n/a
2000 447 29.0 15.4 57.3
2001 442 30.0 14.7 56.3
2002 446 30.0 14.9 53.4
2003 446 30.0 14.9 53.4
2004 422 31.0 13.6 57.1
2005 439 33.0 13.3 54.2
2006 476 34.0 14.0 54.6
2007 477 33.0 14.5 57
2008 455 33.5 13.6 64.2
2009 450 32.6 13.8 63.6
2010 443 33.7 13.1 56.2
2011 437 33.6 13.0 62.7
2012 429 33.6 12.7 62
2013 412 32.5 12.6 63.1
2014 407 31.5 12.9 67.6
2015 361 31.0 11.6 72
2016 363 31.0 11.7 76.3
2017 402 31.7 12.6 70.1
2018 382 31.5 12.1 68.8
2019 375 31.4 11.9 71.5
2020 341 31.4 10.8 58.4
2021 319 32.0 9.9 49.8
2022 313 27.4 11.4 71.9
2023 306 27.4 11.1 99.3
2024 323 26.4 12.1 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ferndale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $270 (2.2%) $11,791 (97.8%) $12,061
2020 $953 (6.0%) $14,906 (94.0%) $15,859
2021 $1,300 (9.6%) $12,274 (90.4%) $13,574
2022 $1,193 (7.6%) $14,598 (92.5%) $15,790

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferndale Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 687th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1055th of 1534 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Ferndale Elementary School)75.637.9
 37.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)75.628.5
 47.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Ferndale Elementary School)45.623.5
 22.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Ferndale Elementary School)84.885.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)60.834.3
 26.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Ferndale Elementary School)56.935.6
 21.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)61.448.9
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Ferndale Elementary School)42.822.3
 20.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)58.954
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Ferndale Elementary School)54.529.8
 24.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Ferndale Elementary School)84.885.3
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ferndale Elementary School)63.942.8
 21.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students375306
 18.4%
African American2940
 37.9%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2324
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White288208
 27.8%
Two or More Races3434
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%99.3%
 27.9%

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Students at Ferndale Elementary School are 71% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

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

High : Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Ferndale Elementary School.

Ferndale Elementary School ranks 1089th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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