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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Altoona Area SD · Blair County · 310 Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.0

(814)946-8397

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5/10
#923
Rank 923 out of 1,545
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #860 · 44th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1010 · 35th percentile
Science6/10 · #691 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary sits in Altoona, a blue-collar city tucked into the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, where a strong sense of community and deep local pride define daily life. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores as its relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a neighborhood school with a grounded, no-frills atmosphere. Families who value stability, community ties, and small-city living over the intensity of a high-pressure academic environment will likely feel at home here.

Student Demographics

228 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
185 (81%)
African American
20 (9%)
Multiple Races
13 (6%)
Hispanic
6 (3%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged153 (67%)
Students with Disabilities64 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

439
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
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 Programs7/10 · #607 · 62nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found