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Richland Elementary School

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Richland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving 811 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Richland School District, which is ranked 36 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 67.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. In PSSA Science, the school had 88.3% proficiency, significantly higher than the state's 65.8%. Richland Elementary also outperforms the district and state in PSSA English Language Arts. The school performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for female, male, white, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students.

Richland Elementary School has maintained a consistently high statewide ranking, placing in the top 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 242 out of 1,526 elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating. Compared to nearby schools, such as Jackson Elementary, Portage Area Elementary, and Windber Elementary, Richland Elementary has higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and lower rates of economically disadvantaged students compared to some nearby schools, Richland Elementary appears to be providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 338 Theatre Dr
       Johnstown, PA  15904

(814) 266-5757

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,923 Help


Students who attend Richland Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Richland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  811

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richland Elementary School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (5.1%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Elementary School is $12,923.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland Elementary School 242nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Richland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 36th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.50 138th 1302 89.4%
2004 81.24 231st 1308 82.3%
2005 74.37 317th 1299 75.6%
2006 83.46 124th 1545 92.0%
2007 82.44 173rd 1555 88.9%
2008 79.71 221st 1551 85.8%
2009 76.36 302nd 1549 80.5%
2010 72.59 422nd 1579 73.3%
2011 67.37 589th 1597 63.1%
2012 65.92 658th 1599 58.8%
2013 69.83 505th 1519 66.8%
2014 68.93 528th 1467 64.0%
2015 72.37 423rd 1474 71.3%
2016 76.03 362nd 1554 76.7%
2017 76.58 351st 1547 77.3%
2018 79.40 291st 1530 81.0%
2019 77.76 337th 1544 78.2%
2021 82.42 215th 1433 85.0%
2022 83.60 227th 1534 85.2%
2023 83.20 219th 1534 85.7%
2024 82.00 242nd 1526 84.1%
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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 195th 1414 86.2%
2024 76.19 259th 1432 81.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Richland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.10 278th 1488 81.3%
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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 274th 1043 73.7%
2024 68.43 255th 1084 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Richland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.75 232nd 1495 84.5%
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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 293rd 1236 76.3%
2024 70.85 335th 1229 72.7%
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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 Richland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 384 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 364 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 374 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 387 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 380 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 369 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 332 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 349 4 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 349 4 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 346 5 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 465 2 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 671 7 16 4 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 637 11 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 628 11 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2002 643 11 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2003 643 11 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2004 638 10 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 638 6 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 643 8 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 664 8 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2008 799 11 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2009 762 10 23 7 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2010 754 7 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2011 776 5 21 3 0 0 0 0 805
2012 781 8 20 11 0 0 0 0 820
2013 782 11 23 11 0 1 1 0 829
2014 793 6 27 15 0 0 3 0 844
2015 765 12 24 10 0 0 1 0 812
2016 725 18 22 18 0 2 2 0 787
2017 734 20 16 19 0 2 18 0 809
2018 713 20 14 19 0 2 22 0 790
2019 686 16 13 18 0 0 30 0 763
2020 635 12 10 15 0 0 113 0 785
2021 663 11 8 22 0 0 31 0 735
2022 701 16 16 16 0 0 38 0 787
2023 716 19 20 15 0 0 41 0 811

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 337th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 219th 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)68.369.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)72.371.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)74.261.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Richland Elementary School)94.688.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)79.867.9
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)61.274.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)65.374.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Richland Elementary School)58.864.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)77.474.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Richland Elementary School)65.267.5
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Richland Elementary School)94.688.2
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Richland Elementary School)73.172.1
 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 Students763811
 6.3%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian00
Asian1320
 53.8%
Hispanic1815
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White686716
 4.4%
Two or More Races3041
 36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%33.7%
 4.7%

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Richland Elementary School ranks 242nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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

High : Richland High School

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


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