WALKER TWP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walker Twp El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Juniata County SD school district, located in Mifflintown, PA with about 116 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 8 teachers, Walker Twp 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.

Walker Township Elementary School, located in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution that serves as part of the Juniata County School District. Situated along the William Penn Highway, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students within the local community, focusing on academic development and social-emotional growth during their early formative years. As a member of the district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school’s digital presence emphasizes its role as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the success of its students. By offering resources for families, curriculum information, and updates on school activities, Walker Township Elementary maintains a strong connection between the classroom and the home. The institution prides itself on creating a structured, safe, and nurturing environment, ensuring that young learners in Juniata County receive the educational building blocks necessary to transition successfully to higher levels of schooling within the district.

For more information, contact Walker Twp El Sch at (717) 436-6469 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059-9626
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WALKER TWP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mifflintown, PA with about 116 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Juniata County SD
Total Students:
116
Teachers:
8.39
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
Title I schoolwide 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 116 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALKER TWP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Asian
0.9%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.