- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, PA
Juniata Gap El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Juniata Gap El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420234000930
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juniata Gap El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Juniata Gap El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juniata Gap El Sch ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA.
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420234000930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Juniata Gap El Sch shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 420234000930 · Altoona, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14.4:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students)
Juniata Gap El Sch shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Juniata Gap 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
- This school 490
Juniata Gap El Sch
490 students
- Juniata El Sch 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 Gap El Sch reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juniata Gap El Sch compares
Juniata Gap El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Juniata Gap El Sch is less 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 Gap 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juniata Gap 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
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 12.4:1 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juniata Gap El Sch
How many students attend Juniata Gap El Sch?
Juniata Gap El Sch has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, PA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata Gap El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata Gap El Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juniata Gap El Sch?
63.5% of students at Juniata Gap El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juniata Gap El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Juniata Gap El Sch is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juniata Gap El Sch?
Juniata Gap El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gap El Sch rank among elementary schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Juniata Gap El Sch ranks #2 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 Gap El Sch, Altoona Area Sd also operates Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students), Altoona Area Jr Hs (1,578 students), and Juniata El Sch (470 students). See the Altoona Area Sd district page for the complete list.