Richland Elementary School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Richland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that is part of Richland School District. It serves 831 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.3:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

831 Students

51 Teachers

338 Theatre Dr

Johnstown, PA 15904 View local requests

http://www.richlandsd.com

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Richland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Forcellini

Mrs. Stouffer

Mrs. Yacynych

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Richland Elementary School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Richland Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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