Westmont Hilltop El Sch

www.whsd.org

739 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School, located at 827 Diamond Blvd in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Westmont Hilltop School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its young students. By integrating a structured curriculum with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while fostering a sense of community pride.

As part of the broader Westmont Hilltop School District, the elementary school benefits from the district's commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. The school’s official website, http://www.whsd.org, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through its focus on a holistic approach to education, Westmont Hilltop Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Johnstown community, striving to provide a foundation that encourages lifelong learning and personal achievement.

739

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	35
Black	26
Asian	9
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
598 (80.9 %)
Two or More
68 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.7 %)
Black
26 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westmont Hilltop SD
Phone:	(814)255-8707
Website:	http://www.whsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 112