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Juniata Gap El School

3365 JUNIATA GAP RD ALTOONA, PA 16601

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 71 of 202 in Pennsylvania

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Juniata Gap El School

3365 JUNIATA GAP RD ALTOONA, PA 16601

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 71 of 202 in Pennsylvania

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About Juniata Gap El School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
523
Total Students
$68571
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 83.7%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.7%
Black 7.8%
Two+ Races 5.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
83.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
7.8%
Two+ Races
5.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 523
49.4%
258 Female
50.6%
265 Male

Student Population

523 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

456 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Juniata Gap El School Contact Information

Address

3365 JUNIATA GAP RD ALTOONA, PA 16601

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Phone

(814) 946-8401

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TOP 71 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Juniata Gap El School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Juniata Gap is hosting its Monster Math Family Night on October 23. Family engagement will occur through fun math engagement opportunities and hands-on learning activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Juniata Gap Elementary School provide student field trips?

Ans. Yes, students take trips to regional museums, nature centers, and historical sites.

Q2. Is there a club for physical activity at Juniata Gap Elementary besides regular PE?

Ans. Yes, there are clubs for running, fitness programs and intramurals.

Q3. How does Juniata Gap Elementary advocate community service?

Ans. The school facilitates student-led drives and volunteer opportunities in the local community.

Q4. Are there art or craft workshops at Juniata Gap Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students experience hands-on art workshops during the school year.

Q5. Does Juniata Gap Elementary offer seasonal school events?

Ans. Yes, there are holiday fairs, seasonal celebrations, and events for students, friends and families.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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