Shade Gap El Sch

22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255

111 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shade Gap Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Southern Huntingdon County School District in rural Pennsylvania. Located in the small community of Shade Gap, the school provides foundational education for local elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development within a supportive, community-centered environment. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where educators can foster personal connections with students and their families.

The school operates under the Southern Huntingdon County School District, which is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official website at [shcsd.org](http://shcsd.org). By prioritizing both traditional academic benchmarks and the social development of its students, Shade Gap Elementary plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the rural Shade Valley region.

111

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shade Gap El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	4

White
107 (96.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.6 %)

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:	Southern Huntingdon County SD
Phone:	(814)447-5529
Website:	http://shcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 21

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 25