Juniata El Sch vs Penn-Lincoln El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniata El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Juniata El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Penn-Lincoln El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,627 | #1292 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #25042 of 50,301 | #37902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juniata El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 31.0).
- •Juniata El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Juniata El Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Juniata El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99%).
- •Penn-Lincoln El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.7).
- •Juniata El Sch is the larger school with 470 students compared with 313.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Juniata El Sch better than Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Juniata El Sch ranks higher (50.2 vs 31.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Juniata El Sch and Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniata El Sch: 470. Penn-Lincoln El Sch: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniata El Sch and Penn-Lincoln El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Juniata El Sch is 1005th of 1,627 and Penn-Lincoln El Sch is 1292nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).