Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Summary:

Greater Johnstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,269 students in grades PK-4 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Greater Johnstown School District. Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools based on academic performance.

The school faces significant challenges, with only 16.2% of students proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 40.4%. This low performance is exacerbated by the school's extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like United Elementary School and Windber Elementary School significantly outperform Greater Johnstown Elementary, despite serving student populations with lower percentages of low-income students.

The combination of high poverty, high spending, and high student-teacher ratios at Greater Johnstown Elementary suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the school's struggles. Further investigation into school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices could provide valuable insights to support student learning and achievement at this underperforming school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

196 Westgate Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905-1155

(814) 533-5670

District: Greater Johnstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1401^st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,724

Students who attend Greater Johnstown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Greater Johnstown Middle School
High:	Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 1,269

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.0%

White:

28.7%

Two or more races:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greater Johnstown Elementary School ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Greater Johnstown Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45%), White (28.7%), two or more races (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Elementary School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Greater Johnstown Elementary School employs 72 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greater Johnstown Elementary School is $15,724.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greater Johnstown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Johnstown Elementary School 1401^st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Greater Johnstown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

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African American students:

White students:

Greater Johnstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Johnstown School District 588^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greater Johnstown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	6.53	1414^th	1544	8.4%
2021	7.57	1295^th	1433	9.6%
2022	9.32	1359^th	1534	11.4%
2023	8.80	1379^th	1534	10.1%
2024	7.55	1401^st	1526	8.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.51	97^th	117	17.1%
2024	15.13	116^th	128	9.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.66	1236^th	1414	12.6%
2024	12.10	1291^st	1432	9.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.38	1378^th	1488	7.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.64	886^th	1043	15.1%
2024	22.14	880^th	1084	18.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.29	1378^th	1495	7.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.72	318^th	437	27.2%
2024	23.25	372^nd	437	14.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.86	381^st	432	11.8%

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Rank History for White students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.12	1218^th	1236	1.5%
2024	2.26	1215^th	1229	1.1%

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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 Greater Johnstown Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	544	475	2	63	3	2	248	1337
2019	475	458	2	62	3	2	232	1234
2020	437	489	2	74	2	2	246	1252
2021	415	486	0	73	0	2	209	1185
2022	402	551	1	81	0	1	236	1272
2023	364	571	1	80	1	1	251	1269

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 Greater Johnstown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1337	73.0	18.3	99.6
2019	1234	73.0	16.9	99.9
2020	1252	70.0	17.8	99.9
2021	1185	71.0	16.6	99.7
2022	1272	71.0	17.9	99.8
2023	1269	72.0	17.6	100

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 Greater Johnstown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1337	73.0	18.3	99.6
2019	1234	73.0	16.9	99.9
2020	1252	70.0	17.8	99.9
2021	1185	71.0	16.6	99.7
2022	1272	71.0	17.9	99.8
2023	1269	72.0	17.6	100

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 Greater Johnstown Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,855 (23.1%)	$12,826 (76.9%)	$16,681
2020	$3,665 (22.6%)	$12,526 (77.4%)	$16,192
2021	$5,301 (28.1%)	$13,538 (71.9%)	$18,838
2022	$4,386 (27.9%)	$11,338 (72.1%)	$15,724

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greater Johnstown 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 1414^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1379^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	18.7	22.7	4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	21.3	27.4	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	18.6	10.1	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	49.8	43.2	6.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	30.6	16.6	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	18.6	16.8	1.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	49.8	43.2	6.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Greater Johnstown Elementary School)	25.9	22.3	3.6%
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	1234	1269	2.8%
African American	458	571	24.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	62	80	29%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	475	364	23.4%
Two or More Races	232	251	8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.9%	100%	0.1%

Schools Near Greater Johnstown Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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%)	7.5	1401^st of 1526 public elementary schools	8.2%		8.8	1379^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.1%	22	17.6	15.0			16.2	45.6	45.6	25.7	19.5			22.3	$15,724	$4,386	$11,338
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%)	73.2	431^st of 1526 public elementary schools	71.8%		73.5	418^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%	13	66.0	58.7	60.0	32.3	54.2	86.9	86.9	68.7	67.4	72.3	62.7	67.9	$12,353	$1,245	$11,108
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%)	32.1	1089^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.6%		37.7	1055^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.2%	34	36.2	43.7	8.6	33.3	30.7	78.2	78.2	40.4	37.5	22.9	45.2	37.1	$15,791	$1,193	$14,598
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%)	39.8	1009^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.9%		31.7	1117^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.2%	108	45.0	40.7	16.3	27.2	31.8	74.5	74.5	57.5	42.4	34.7	53.1	46.8	$14,483	$1,886	$12,597
Conemaugh Township Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	1516 Tire Hill Rd	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 479-4080	389	32	12.0	48.8%	370 (95.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	87.7	139^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.9%		86.8	162^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	89.4%	23	85.7	83.6	69.3		79.9	96.7	96.7	71.4	77.0	69.3		72.8	$16,069	$1,320	$14,748
Richland Elementary School	Public	K-6	338 Theatre Dr	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 266-5757	811	56	14.4	33.7%	716 (88.3%)	19 (2.3%)	15 (1.8%)	20 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.1%)	82	242^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	84.1%		83.2	219^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.7%	23	66.7	66.4	70.4	65.7	67.3	88.3	88.3	66.6	65.5	73.9	74.6	70.1	$12,923	$1,242	$11,681
Laurel Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	137 Education Lane	New Florence	15944	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 235-2723	235	21	11.3	100.0%	215 (91.5%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	42.3	986^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.4%		49.1	888^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.1%	98	45.7	33.4	26.9		36.1	87.5	87.5	45.7	45.4	50.0		46.8	$23,730	$4,263	$19,467
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%)	68.4	527^th of 1526 public elementary schools	65.5%		72.6	441^st of 1534 public elementary schools	71.3%	86	59.2	71.4	51.7		61.6	82.9	82.9	48.1	68.5	62.0		60.5	$11,190	$1,535	$9,654
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%)	69.9	497^th of 1526 public elementary schools	67.4%		72.1	451^st of 1534 public elementary schools	70.6%	46	56.2	74.1	51.7	57.6	59.8	91.4	91.4	57.9	57.4	55.8	57.6	57.2	$13,692	$1,641	$12,051
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%)	71.6	457^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.1%		67.3	547^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.3%	90	65.8	68.7	49.2	44.8	56.8	91.1	91.1	75.6	59.7	55.8	56.9	60.8	$21,256	$2,731	$18,525

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Johnstown Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Greater Johnstown Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Greater Johnstown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greater Johnstown Middle School
High : Greater Johnstown Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Greater Johnstown Elementary School?

Students at Greater Johnstown Elementary School are 45% African American, 29% White, 20% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Greater Johnstown Elementary School in?

Greater Johnstown School District

Is Greater Johnstown Elementary School a good school?

Greater Johnstown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Greater Johnstown Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,269 students attended Greater Johnstown Elementary School.

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