Excellent
#424 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
East Juniata EL Sch
Elementary School · Juniata County Sd · Richfield, PA
A Juniata County Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
54 Main St, Richfield, PA 17086
- Math 43% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Juniata EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Juniata EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,795
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$588/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Juniata County SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | Not available | 675 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Juniata County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Juniata EL Sch is listed in Juniata County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Juniata EL Sch
East Juniata EL Sch is a public elementary school in Richfield, PA, part of Juniata County Sd, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Juniata EL Sch
What grades does East Juniata EL Sch serve?
East Juniata EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend East Juniata EL Sch?
East Juniata EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Juniata EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Juniata EL Sch is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Juniata EL Sch rank in PA?
East Juniata EL Sch ranks #424 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East Juniata EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
East Juniata EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Juniata EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Juniata EL Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is East Juniata EL Sch a charter school?
No, East Juniata EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Juniata EL Sch a Title I school?
No, East Juniata EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Juniata EL Sch?
60.7% of students at East Juniata EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Juniata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (717) 694-3961
- Area population (ZIP 17086)
- 1,996
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17086; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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