Juniata Gap El Sch

jgap.aasdcat.com/

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Juniata Gap Elementary School is a public school located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Altoona Area School District. Situated in the Juniata Gap neighborhood, the school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to providing a foundational education. It typically emphasizes core academic development in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and social growth.

Like other schools in the Altoona Area School District, Juniata Gap focuses on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. The school community often works to balance academic rigor with character-building initiatives, aiming to create a safe and inclusive space for its diverse student body. Its location at the base of the surrounding hills provides a distinct neighborhood identity, making it a central hub for families living in the northern section of the Altoona area.

553

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juniata Gap El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	15
Black	43
Two or More	32

White
463 (83.7 %)
Black
43 (7.8 %)
Two or More
32 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Altoona Area SD
Phone:	(814)946-8401
Website:	http://jgap.aasdcat.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Juniata Gap El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Juniata Gap El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	49.4%
Male	280	50.6%

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