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Mountaintop Area Elementary School

Bald Eagle Area SD · Centre County · 100 School Dr # 865, Snow Shoe, PA 16874.0

(814)387-6861

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8/10
#400
Rank 400 out of 1,545
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #392 · 75th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #441 · 72nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked away in the rural heart of Centre County, Mountaintop Area Elementary serves the tight-knit Snow Shoe community with consistently strong academics — landing in the top quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools for both English and Math. Families who value small-town life, where kids know their teachers and neighbors know their names, will feel right at home here. It's the kind of place where the surrounding mountains aren't just a backdrop but part of the culture, and the school reflects that grounded, community-first spirit.

Student Demographics

46 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
45 (98%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged18 (39%)
Students with Disabilities3 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

104
Enrollment
8.7
Teachers (FTE)
11.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1562 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.