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#1558 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn-lincoln EL Sch
Elementary School · Altoona Area Sd · Altoona, PA
An Altoona Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
411 12th St, Altoona, PA 16602
- Math 26% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn-lincoln EL Sch score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* 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
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penn-lincoln 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Commission SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Tender Love for Children Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Irving EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School-altoona Elmntry CmpsPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 109 | 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.
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
- #3 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
Penn-lincoln EL Sch is listed in Altoona Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn-lincoln EL Sch
Penn-lincoln EL Sch is a public elementary school in Altoona, PA, part of Altoona Area Sd, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn-lincoln EL Sch
What grades does Penn-lincoln EL Sch serve?
Penn-lincoln EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Penn-lincoln EL Sch?
Penn-lincoln EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn-lincoln EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn-lincoln EL Sch is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn-lincoln EL Sch rank in PA?
Penn-lincoln EL Sch ranks #1,558 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn-lincoln EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn-lincoln EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Penn-lincoln EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn-lincoln EL Sch has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Penn-lincoln EL Sch a charter school?
No, Penn-lincoln EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn-lincoln EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Penn-lincoln EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn-lincoln EL Sch?
99.2% of students at Penn-lincoln 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
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (814) 946-8396
- 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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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