Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
36%
14%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
686 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of East Side Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Greater Johnstown School District.
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