Below Average
#2134 of 2,846 schools in PA
Logan EL Sch
Elementary School · Altoona Area Sd · Altoona, PA
An Altoona Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood, Altoona, PA 16602
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Logan EL Sch score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Logan 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 23Car-Dependent
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Irving EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Great Commission SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Penn-lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Altoona Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Logan EL Sch is listed in Altoona Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Logan EL Sch
Logan EL Sch is a public elementary school in Altoona, PA, part of Altoona Area Sd, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,134 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Logan EL Sch
What grades does Logan EL Sch serve?
Logan EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Logan EL Sch?
Logan EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan EL Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Logan EL Sch rank in PA?
Logan EL Sch ranks #2,134 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Logan EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Logan EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Logan EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Logan EL Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Logan EL Sch a charter school?
No, Logan EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Logan EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Logan EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Logan EL Sch?
99.3% of students at Logan 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
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (814) 946-8370
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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