- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, PA
Juniata El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Juniata El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420234000895
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juniata El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Juniata El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juniata El Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA.
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420234000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Juniata El Sch held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 420234000895 · Altoona, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 12.4:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students)
Juniata El Sch held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Juniata El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Area H
Altoona Area Hs
2,255 students
- Altoona Area J
Altoona Area Jr Hs
1,578 students
- Juniata Gap El 490
Juniata Gap El Sch
490 students
- This school 470
Juniata El Sch
470 students
- Pleasant Valle 439
Pleasant Valley El Sch
439 students
- Logan El Sch 428
Logan El Sch
428 students
What this shows Juniata El Sch reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juniata El Sch compares
Juniata El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Juniata El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Altoona Area Sd reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Juniata El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Area Jr Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juniata El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Altoona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juniata Gap El Sch
Standard public school
490 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Standard public school
439 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Logan El Sch
Standard public school
428 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mowrie a Ebner El Sch
Standard public school
349 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Irving El Sch
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juniata El Sch
How many students attend Juniata El Sch?
Juniata El Sch has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, PA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juniata El Sch?
82.2% of students at Juniata El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juniata El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Juniata El Sch is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juniata El Sch?
Juniata El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juniata El Sch rank among elementary schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Juniata El Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Altoona on the city page.
What other schools are in Altoona Area Sd?
Besides Juniata El Sch, Altoona Area Sd also operates Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students), Altoona Area Jr Hs (1,578 students), and Juniata Gap El Sch (490 students). See the Altoona Area Sd district page for the complete list.