Juniata Valley SD

Alexandria, Pennsylvania — 2 schools

708
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,006
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Juniata Valley SD operates 2 public schools serving 708 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 659 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Huntingdon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,006 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.6% local, 57.9% state, and 11.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,101 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #272 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 374:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.7% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Juniata Valley Jshs accounts for 56.8% of all Juniata Valley SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Juniata Valley SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Juniata Valley SD student-counselor ratio is 374:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Juniata Valley SD chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Juniata Valley SD is typically wider than the Juniata Valley SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
57.9%
State
30.6%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
272 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Huntingdon County county, where this district is located.

$790
Studio/mo
$833
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,320
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,101
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Juniata Valley SD.

White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
374:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Juniata Valley SD

School Enrollment
Juniata Valley Jshs
374
Juniata Valley El Sch
285

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Juniata Valley SD?

Juniata Valley SD has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 708 students.

How much does Juniata Valley SD spend per student?

Juniata Valley SD spends $19,006 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #272 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Juniata Valley SD?

The average teacher salary in Juniata Valley SD is $84,101 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Juniata Valley SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Huntingdon County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Juniata Valley SD?

Juniata Valley SD students are 96.7% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Juniata Valley SD?

Juniata Valley SD has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #272 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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