Very Good
#982 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Baker EL Sch
Elementary School · Altoona Area Sd · Altoona, PA
An Altoona Area Sd elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
108 W Ward Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baker EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Baker 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,209/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altoona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,097
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor House Center Early AcademicsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights School - MifflintownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Altoona Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker EL Sch is listed in Altoona Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker EL Sch
Baker EL Sch is a public elementary school in Altoona, PA, part of Altoona Area Sd, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #982 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker EL Sch
What grades does Baker EL Sch serve?
Baker EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Baker EL Sch?
Baker EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker EL Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker EL Sch rank in PA?
Baker EL Sch ranks #982 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Baker EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Baker EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Baker EL Sch a charter school?
No, Baker EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Baker EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker EL Sch?
98.9% of students at Baker 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (814) 946-8388
- Area population (ZIP 16602)
- 27,014
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 16602; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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