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#1715 of 2,846 schools in PA
Greater Johnstown EL Sch
Elementary School · Greater Johnstown Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Greater Johnstown Sd elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
196 Westgate Dr, Johnstown, PA 15905
- Math 16% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greater Johnstown EL Sch score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Greater Johnstown 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Westmont Hilltop EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Ferndale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 323 | 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.
Greater Johnstown Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greater Johnstown EL Sch is listed in Greater Johnstown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Johnstown EL Sch
Greater Johnstown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Johnstown, PA, part of Greater Johnstown Sd, serving approximately 1,181 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,715 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Johnstown EL Sch
What grades does Greater Johnstown EL Sch serve?
Greater Johnstown EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Greater Johnstown EL Sch?
Greater Johnstown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown EL Sch is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Johnstown EL Sch rank in PA?
Greater Johnstown EL Sch ranks #1,715 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Greater Johnstown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Johnstown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Greater Johnstown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Johnstown EL Sch has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Greater Johnstown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Greater Johnstown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Johnstown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Greater Johnstown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greater Johnstown EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Greater Johnstown 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (814) 533-5670
- Area population (ZIP 15905)
- 19,722
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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