JUNIATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Juniata El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Altoona Area SD school district, located in Altoona, PA with about 601 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Juniata El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Juniata Elementary School is a public school located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Altoona Area School District. Situated in the Juniata neighborhood, the school functions as a foundational community hub, focusing on providing core academic instruction and social-emotional development for children in the elementary grade levels. The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and foundational skills necessary for student success in later grade levels.

As part of the broader Altoona Area School District, Juniata Elementary benefits from the district’s integrated resources, technology initiatives, and extracurricular programs designed to engage young learners. The school maintains a traditional neighborhood-school atmosphere, where faculty and staff focus on cultivating strong partnerships with families to support student achievement. By balancing academic rigor with a nurturing approach, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local Juniata community.

For more information, contact Juniata El Sch at (814) 946-8394 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.