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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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