Juniata El Sch vs Richland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 133 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
Richland El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
470 students
| Measure | Juniata El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Richland El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,627 | #5 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #25042 of 50,301 | #132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 92% |
| city | Altoona | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 50.2).
- •Richland El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 49%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 59%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 96.2%).
- •Juniata El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
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 Richland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richland El Sch ranks higher (94.6 vs 50.2 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 Richland El Sch?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniata El Sch: 470. Richland El Sch: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniata El Sch and Richland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Juniata El Sch is 1005th of 1,627 and Richland El Sch is 5th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).