Greater Johnstown El Sch vs Punxsutawney Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,133 students
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Punxutawney · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,085 students
| Measure | Greater Johnstown El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Punxsutawney Area El Sch Punxutawney, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1591 of 1,627 | #829 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48804 of 50,301 | #19546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,133 | 1,085 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,085 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 43% |
| city | Johnstown | Punxutawney |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Punxsutawney Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 12.2).
- •Punxsutawney Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Punxsutawney Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Punxsutawney Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 104.2%).
- •Punxsutawney Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.0).
- •Greater Johnstown El Sch is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 1,085.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greater Johnstown El Sch better than Punxsutawney Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Punxsutawney Area El Sch ranks higher (58.1 vs 12.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Greater Johnstown El Sch and Punxsutawney Area El Sch?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Punxutawney in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Johnstown El Sch: 1,133. Punxsutawney Area El Sch: 1,085. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Johnstown El Sch and Punxsutawney Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Johnstown El Sch is 1591st of 1,627 and Punxsutawney Area El Sch is 829th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).