Is Richland Elementary School a good school?

Richland Elementary School ranks 219 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richland Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 811 students attended Richland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Richland Elementary School?

Students at Richland Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Richland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Richland Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Richland High School

Richland Elementary School

Summary:

Richland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving 811 students in grades K-6 and part of the highly-ranked Richland School District.

Richland Elementary consistently outperforms state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates of 67.5% in Math, 88.2% in Science, and 72.1% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (88.29%) and a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families (33.66%), which is lower than nearby schools like Greater Johnstown Elementary School and Ferndale Elementary School. Despite these demographic differences, Richland Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The strong academic performance and high ranking of Richland Elementary suggest that the school is providing a quality education for its students. However, the lack of racial diversity and lower percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools may indicate that the school is not fully representative of the broader community and could benefit from a more inclusive approach to serving the needs of all students, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public K-6

338 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904

(814) 266-5757

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,923

Students who attend Richland Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Richland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 811

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richland Elementary School ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (5.1%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Richland Elementary School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Elementary School is $12,923.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland Elementary School 219^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Richland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 40^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	86.50	138^th	1302	89.4%
2004	81.24	231^st	1308	82.3%
2005	74.37	317^th	1299	75.6%
2006	83.46	124^th	1545	92.0%
2007	82.44	173^rd	1555	88.9%
2008	79.71	221^st	1551	85.8%
2009	76.36	302^nd	1549	80.5%
2010	72.59	422^nd	1579	73.3%
2011	67.37	589^th	1597	63.1%
2012	65.92	658^th	1599	58.8%
2013	69.83	505^th	1519	66.8%
2014	68.93	528^th	1467	64.0%
2015	72.37	423^rd	1474	71.3%
2016	76.03	362^nd	1554	76.7%
2017	76.58	351^st	1547	77.3%
2018	79.40	291^st	1530	81.0%
2019	77.76	337^th	1544	78.2%
2021	82.42	215^th	1433	85.0%
2022	83.60	227^th	1534	85.2%
2023	83.20	219^th	1534	85.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.13	195^th	1414	86.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Richland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.42	274^th	1043	73.7%

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Rank History for White students at Richland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.71	293^rd	1236	76.3%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Richland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	384	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	390
1989	364	7	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	374
1990	374	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	381
1991	387	9	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	402
1992	380	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
1993	369	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
1994	332	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
1995	349	4	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	365
1996	349	4	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	365
1997	346	5	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	363
1998	465	2	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	482
1999	671	7	16	4	2	n/a	n/a	700
2000	637	11	16	7	0	n/a	n/a	671
2001	628	11	16	6	0	n/a	n/a	661
2002	643	11	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	670
2003	643	11	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	670
2004	638	10	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	660
2005	638	6	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	657
2006	643	8	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	666
2007	664	8	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	691
2008	799	11	20	7	0	n/a	n/a	837
2009	762	10	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	802
2010	754	7	22	6	0	n/a	n/a	789
2011	776	5	21	3	0	0	0	805
2012	781	8	20	11	0	0	0	820
2013	782	11	23	11	0	1	1	829
2014	793	6	27	15	0	0	3	844
2015	765	12	24	10	0	0	1	812
2016	725	18	22	18	0	2	2	787
2017	734	20	16	19	0	2	18	809
2018	713	20	14	19	0	2	22	790
2019	686	16	13	18	0	0	30	763
2020	635	12	10	15	0	0	113	785
2021	663	11	8	22	0	0	31	735
2022	701	16	16	16	0	0	38	787
2023	716	19	20	15	0	0	41	811

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 Richland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	18.0	21.6	n/a
1989	374	15.2	24.6	n/a
1990	381	16.8	22.6	0
1991	402	18.3	21.9	n/a
1992	386	17.8	21.6	n/a
1993	378	18.5	20.4	n/a
1994	341	16.0	21.3	n/a
1995	365	17.0	21.5	n/a
1996	365	17.0	21.5	n/a
1997	363	17.0	21.4	n/a
1998	482	24.0	20.1	n/a
1999	700	38.0	18.4	n/a
2000	671	38.0	17.7	13.1
2001	661	40.0	16.5	12
2002	670	38.9	17.2	13
2003	670	38.9	17.2	13
2004	660	37.4	17.6	15.3
2005	657	39.1	16.8	13.2
2006	666	36.7	18.1	13.4
2007	691	38.0	18.2	13.5
2008	837	48.5	17.3	18
2009	802	47.8	16.8	21.4
2010	789	44.3	17.8	21.9
2011	805	45.6	17.6	21.9
2012	820	49.3	16.6	23.9
2013	829	45.9	18.0	18.6
2014	844	50.3	16.7	26.2
2015	812	49.0	16.5	29.8
2016	787	50.0	15.7	31.4
2017	809	50.1	16.1	27.7
2018	790	51.1	15.4	30.1
2019	763	51.0	14.9	29
2020	785	51.0	15.3	29.6
2021	735	51.2	14.3	29.4
2022	787	52.0	15.1	31.3
2023	811	56.0	14.4	33.7

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 Richland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	18.0	21.6	n/a
1989	374	15.2	24.6	n/a
1990	381	16.8	22.6	0
1991	402	18.3	21.9	n/a
1992	386	17.8	21.6	n/a
1993	378	18.5	20.4	n/a
1994	341	16.0	21.3	n/a
1995	365	17.0	21.5	n/a
1996	365	17.0	21.5	n/a
1997	363	17.0	21.4	n/a
1998	482	24.0	20.1	n/a
1999	700	38.0	18.4	n/a
2000	671	38.0	17.7	13.1
2001	661	40.0	16.5	12
2002	670	38.9	17.2	13
2003	670	38.9	17.2	13
2004	660	37.4	17.6	15.3
2005	657	39.1	16.8	13.2
2006	666	36.7	18.1	13.4
2007	691	38.0	18.2	13.5
2008	837	48.5	17.3	18
2009	802	47.8	16.8	21.4
2010	789	44.3	17.8	21.9
2011	805	45.6	17.6	21.9
2012	820	49.3	16.6	23.9
2013	829	45.9	18.0	18.6
2014	844	50.3	16.7	26.2
2015	812	49.0	16.5	29.8
2016	787	50.0	15.7	31.4
2017	809	50.1	16.1	27.7
2018	790	51.1	15.4	30.1
2019	763	51.0	14.9	29
2020	785	51.0	15.3	29.6
2021	735	51.2	14.3	29.4
2022	787	52.0	15.1	31.3
2023	811	56.0	14.4	33.7

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 Richland Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$551 (4.6%)	$11,330 (95.4%)	$11,881
2020	$487 (4.7%)	$9,802 (95.3%)	$10,290
2021	$1,286 (10.0%)	$11,590 (90.0%)	$12,876
2022	$1,242 (9.6%)	$11,681 (90.4%)	$12,922

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland 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 337^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 219^th of 1534 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)	68.3	69.2	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)	72.3	71.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)	74.2	61.8	12.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Richland Elementary School)	94.6	88.2	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)	79.8	67.9	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)	61.2	74.3	13.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)	65.3	74.5	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)	58.8	64.7	5.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)	77.4	74.5	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Richland Elementary School)	65.2	67.5	2.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Richland Elementary School)	94.6	88.2	6.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)	73.1	72.1	1%
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	763	811	6.3%
African American	16	19	18.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	20	53.8%
Hispanic	18	15	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	686	716	4.4%
Two or More Races	30	41	36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29%	33.7%	4.7%

Schools Near Richland 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
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%)	83.2	219^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.7%		83.6	227^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.2%	8	69.2	61.8	74.3	64.7	67.5	88.2	88.2	71.6	67.9	74.5	74.5	72.1	$12,923	$1,242	$11,681
Windber Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	421 Sugar Maple Dr	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 467-4567	620	39	15.9	56.3%	578 (93.2%)	5 (0.8%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	73.9	408^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.4%		59.6	699^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.4%	291	62.5	59.5	57.6		59.6	85.7	85.7	59.7	65.5	70.7		65.9	$11,043	$1,116	$9,927
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%)	86.8	162^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	89.4%		87.5	148^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.4%	14	85.9	66.0	70.7		74.5	94.0	94.0	84.2	66.0	73.9		75.0	$16,069	$1,320	$14,748
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
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
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
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
Cairnbrook Elementary School	Public	K-6	235 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-5021	166	17	9.6	100.0%	164 (98.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.5	997^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.0%		56.8	751^st of 1534 public elementary schools	51.0%	246	50.0	16.0	40.0	44.5	36.3	80.0	80.0	47.6	40.0	44.0	38.9	42.7	$22,775	$3,053	$19,722
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

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