How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Altoona Area Jr HS | Pleasant Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Altoona, PA | Altoona, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | 439 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.0% | 72.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Altoona Area Jr HS | Pleasant Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,018 | $17,018 |
| District | Altoona Area SD | Altoona Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Altoona Area Jr HS | Pleasant Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 77.2% |
| African American | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Altoona Area Jr HS | Pleasant Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 439:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.5% | 23.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 159 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.