MOUNTAINTOP AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mountaintop Area El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Bald Eagle Area SD school district, located in Snow Shoe, PA with about 128 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Mountaintop Area El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Mountaintop Area Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Bald Eagle Area School District. Situated in a scenic, mountainous region, the school provides a foundational educational experience for local children, typically focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a smaller community school, it emphasizes a supportive environment where students can build close relationships with both their peers and dedicated staff members.

The school functions as a central hub for the families of the Snow Shoe area, fostering a sense of community through various local initiatives and school-based programs. By prioritizing individualized attention and a tight-knit classroom atmosphere, Mountaintop Area Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education while maintaining the unique, small-town values characteristic of the region.

For more information, contact Mountaintop Area El Sch at (814) 387-6861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 School Dr # 865
Snow Shoe, PA 16874-8702
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MOUNTAINTOP AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Snow Shoe, PA with about 128 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bald Eagle Area SD
Total Students:
128
Teachers:
12.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 128 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAINTOP AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black or African American
1.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.