Juniata Gap Elementary School

Summary:

Juniata Gap Elementary School is a public elementary school in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Altoona Area School District. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests across all grades and subjects.

Juniata Gap Elementary School has a higher percentage of White students (83.73%) compared to nearby schools, but it still serves a significant population of low-income students, with 65.1% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this diversity, the school ranks higher than many Pennsylvania elementary schools in the performance of its White, low-socioeconomic status, and disabled student subgroups. In the 2022-2023 school year, Juniata Gap Elementary School had 51.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 86.3% in PSSA Science, and 50.6% in PSSA English Language Arts, all exceeding the district and state averages.

When compared to other Altoona Area School District elementary schools, such as Foot of Ten Elementary School and Charles W Longer Elementary School, Juniata Gap Elementary School generally outperforms its peers, particularly in PSSA Math and Science. This suggests the school may have effective teaching practices or resources that contribute to its students' academic success. While the school performs well overall, there are still opportunities for improvement, especially in PSSA English Language Arts, where the school's proficiency rates are closer to the district and state averages.


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Public K-5

 3365 Juniata Gap Road
       Altoona, PA  16601-9804


(814) 946-8401

District: Altoona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
746th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,629 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
African American:
7.8%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Compare Details Juniata Gap Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Juniata Gap Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Altoona Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), African American (7.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Juniata Gap Elementary School is 15.9. 6 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Juniata Gap Elementary School is $12,629, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Juniata Gap Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Juniata Gap Elementary School 746th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Juniata Gap Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Altoona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona Area School District 353rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Juniata Gap Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Juniata Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.51 288th 1302 77.9%
2004 81.92 209th 1308 84.0%
2005 56.73 687th 1299 47.1%
2006 64.93 594th 1545 61.6%
2007 68.95 508th 1555 67.3%
2008 60.11 739th 1551 52.4%
2009 53.40 904th 1549 41.6%
2010 51.69 970th 1579 38.6%
2011 65.29 637th 1597 60.1%
2012 63.20 753rd 1599 52.9%
2013 52.31 927th 1519 39.0%
2014 48.56 962nd 1467 34.4%
2016 59.05 776th 1554 50.1%
2017 57.15 795th 1547 48.6%
2018 60.10 723rd 1530 52.7%
2019 57.29 790th 1544 48.8%
2021 53.59 761st 1433 46.9%
2022 54.89 799th 1534 47.9%
2023 57.49 746th 1534 51.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Juniata Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.21 515th 1414 63.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Juniata Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.30 398th 1043 61.8%
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Rank History for White students at Juniata Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.84 771st 1236 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Juniata Gap Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1989 264 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1990 281 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1991 299 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 308 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1993 293 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 309 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 318 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 509 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 511 15 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 471 19 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 472 20 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 493 29 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 493 29 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 476 24 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 521 25 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 525 23 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 511 42 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2008 524 35 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 542 46 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2010 536 51 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2011 539 42 5 8 0 0 0 0 594
2012 513 41 3 11 0 0 0 0 568
2013 556 40 2 12 0 0 0 0 610
2014 571 51 2 8 1 0 0 0 633
2015 578 50 5 8 0 0 0 0 641
2016 561 66 4 7 1 0 0 0 639
2017 590 77 3 10 1 0 8 0 689
2018 604 62 4 8 0 1 14 0 693
2019 591 73 3 8 2 1 12 0 690
2020 609 63 1 12 1 0 21 0 707
2021 446 48 0 8 1 0 26 0 529
2022 471 55 0 15 0 0 34 0 575
2023 463 43 0 15 0 0 32 0 553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Juniata Gap Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 12.1 20.9 n/a
1989 268 12.1 22.1 n/a
1990 284 13.1 21.6 0
1991 301 13.1 22.9 n/a
1992 311 13.1 23.7 n/a
1993 297 12.0 24.8 n/a
1994 314 12.0 26.2 n/a
1995 309 12.0 25.8 n/a
1996 309 12.0 25.8 n/a
1997 319 13.0 24.5 n/a
1998 523 24.0 21.8 n/a
1999 531 23.0 23.1 n/a
2000 496 21.0 23.6 24.8
2001 497 24.0 20.7 28.4
2002 527 29.6 17.8 38
2003 527 29.6 17.8 38
2004 505 29.5 17.1 34.9
2005 550 32.1 17.1 36.4
2006 554 34.2 16.2 43.3
2007 560 33.2 16.9 45.5
2008 565 33.4 16.9 45
2009 595 30.0 19.8 50.8
2010 596 31.5 18.9 52.9
2011 594 33.4 17.7 53.5
2012 568 28.3 20.0 58.5
2013 610 33.9 17.9 61.3
2014 633 36.1 17.4 60
2015 641 38.0 16.8 57.6
2016 639 38.0 16.8 58.5
2017 689 38.5 17.8 60.8
2018 693 39.4 17.5 58.6
2019 690 40.0 17.2 60.4
2020 707 42.0 16.8 61.4
2021 529 38.0 13.9 57.5
2022 575 37.0 15.5 57
2023 553 34.6 15.9 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Juniata Gap Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 12.1 20.9 n/a
1989 268 12.1 22.1 n/a
1990 284 13.1 21.6 0
1991 301 13.1 22.9 n/a
1992 311 13.1 23.7 n/a
1993 297 12.0 24.8 n/a
1994 314 12.0 26.2 n/a
1995 309 12.0 25.8 n/a
1996 309 12.0 25.8 n/a
1997 319 13.0 24.5 n/a
1998 523 24.0 21.8 n/a
1999 531 23.0 23.1 n/a
2000 496 21.0 23.6 24.8
2001 497 24.0 20.7 28.4
2002 527 29.6 17.8 38
2003 527 29.6 17.8 38
2004 505 29.5 17.1 34.9
2005 550 32.1 17.1 36.4
2006 554 34.2 16.2 43.3
2007 560 33.2 16.9 45.5
2008 565 33.4 16.9 45
2009 595 30.0 19.8 50.8
2010 596 31.5 18.9 52.9
2011 594 33.4 17.7 53.5
2012 568 28.3 20.0 58.5
2013 610 33.9 17.9 61.3
2014 633 36.1 17.4 60
2015 641 38.0 16.8 57.6
2016 639 38.0 16.8 58.5
2017 689 38.5 17.8 60.8
2018 693 39.4 17.5 58.6
2019 690 40.0 17.2 60.4
2020 707 42.0 16.8 61.4
2021 529 38.0 13.9 57.5
2022 575 37.0 15.5 57
2023 553 34.6 15.9 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Juniata Gap Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $891 (9.0%) $9,047 (91.0%) $9,938
2020 $769 (7.4%) $9,594 (92.6%) $10,362
2021 $1,694 (12.7%) $11,653 (87.3%) $13,346
2022 $1,526 (12.1%) $11,103 (87.9%) $12,629

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Juniata Gap Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 790th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 746th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Juniata Gap Elementary School)57.759.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Gap Elementary School)58.853.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Juniata Gap Elementary School)50.551.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Juniata Gap Elementary School)81.886.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Gap Elementary School)62.650
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Juniata Gap Elementary School)4645.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Gap Elementary School)6148.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Juniata Gap Elementary School)51.751.6
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Juniata Gap Elementary School)81.886.3
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Juniata Gap Elementary School)61.550.6
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students690553
 19.9%
African American7343
 41.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White591463
 21.7%
Two or More Races1232
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%65.1%
 4.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Juniata Gap Elementary School.

Juniata Gap Elementary School ranks 746th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Juniata Gap Elementary School are 84% White, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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