Below Average
#2275 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ferndale EL Sch
Elementary School · Ferndale Area Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Ferndale Area Sd elementary school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Dartmouth Ave, Johnstown, PA 15905
- Math 31% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferndale EL Sch score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ferndale 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$70,620
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Westmont Hilltop EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Greater Johnstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ferndale Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferndale EL Sch is listed in Ferndale Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferndale EL Sch
Ferndale EL Sch is a public elementary school in Johnstown, PA, part of Ferndale Area Sd, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,275 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferndale EL Sch
What grades does Ferndale EL Sch serve?
Ferndale EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ferndale EL Sch?
Ferndale EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferndale EL Sch rank in PA?
Ferndale EL Sch ranks #2,275 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ferndale EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferndale EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Ferndale EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferndale EL Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ferndale EL Sch a charter school?
No, Ferndale EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferndale EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Ferndale EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (814) 535-6724
- Area population (ZIP 15905)
- 19,722
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
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 15905; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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