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#579 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 20% in state

C G Johnson EL Sch

Elementary School · Dubois Area Sd · Reynoldsville, PA

A Dubois Area Sd elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

923 Jackson St, Reynoldsville, PA 15851

  • Math 53% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$16,019
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at C G Johnson EL Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where C G Johnson EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average484/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reynoldsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,842

Median home value

$113,400

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in DuBois Area SD

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dubois Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$16,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

C G Johnson EL Sch is listed in DuBois Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C G Johnson EL Sch

C G Johnson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Reynoldsville, PA, part of Dubois Area Sd, serving approximately 294 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C G Johnson EL Sch

What grades does C G Johnson EL Sch serve?

C G Johnson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend C G Johnson EL Sch?

C G Johnson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C G Johnson EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at C G Johnson EL Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C G Johnson EL Sch rank in PA?

C G Johnson EL Sch ranks #579 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is C G Johnson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

C G Johnson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at C G Johnson EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C G Johnson EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is C G Johnson EL Sch a charter school?

No, C G Johnson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C G Johnson EL Sch a Title I school?

No, C G Johnson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C G Johnson EL Sch?

100.0% of students at C G Johnson EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 15851)
7,227
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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