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Baker Elementary School

Summary:

Baker Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving 299 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Altoona Area School District, which is ranked 336 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Baker Elementary consistently outperforms the Altoona Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 70.5% of Baker Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% for the district and state. The school also excelled in PSSA Science, with 90.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (65%) and state (65.8%) averages. Additionally, Baker Elementary's PSSA English Language Arts proficiency rate of 67.8% was much higher than the district (49%) and state (53%) averages.

Baker Elementary's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups as well. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 110 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 99 out of 1,084 for disabled students, both with a 5-star rating. This suggests that the school has implemented effective strategies to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and ensure their academic success. When compared to other elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District, such as Logan Elementary, Juniata Elementary, and Pleasant Valley Elementary, Baker Elementary stands out as a top performer.


Detail:

Public K-5

 108 W Ward Ave
       Altoona, PA  16602-3145

(814) 946-8388

District: Altoona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,572 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Two or more races:
6.3%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Compare Details Baker Elementary School ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Baker Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Altoona Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), two or more races (6.3%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Elementary School is $15,572, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker Elementary School 296th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Baker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Altoona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona Area School District 336th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Baker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.93 414th 1302 68.2%
2004 76.84 306th 1308 76.6%
2005 67.30 474th 1299 63.5%
2006 70.41 462nd 1545 70.1%
2007 66.57 573rd 1555 63.2%
2008 57.05 817th 1551 47.3%
2009 66.04 585th 1549 62.2%
2010 64.38 650th 1579 58.8%
2011 54.20 937th 1597 41.3%
2012 65.38 677th 1599 57.7%
2013 59.42 780th 1519 48.7%
2014 59.75 748th 1467 49.0%
2016 70.25 505th 1554 67.5%
2017 70.94 489th 1547 68.4%
2018 72.62 430th 1530 71.9%
2019 68.09 545th 1544 64.7%
2021 59.53 648th 1433 54.8%
2022 69.82 500th 1534 67.4%
2023 77.08 336th 1534 78.1%
2024 79.67 296th 1526 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.50 169th 1414 88.0%
2024 85.42 110th 1432 92.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Baker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.47 291st 1488 80.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Baker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.39 99th 1084 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Baker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.05 323rd 1495 78.4%
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Rank History for White students at Baker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.64 440th 1236 64.4%
2024 66.10 407th 1229 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1989 442 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 357 9 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 344 16 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 375 14 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 365 12 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 361 18 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 348 23 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 348 23 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 327 22 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1998 309 18 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 288 23 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 292 21 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 303 15 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 260 17 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 260 17 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 264 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 262 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 278 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 271 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 265 19 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 279 15 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2010 291 10 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2011 280 29 2 3 0 0 0 0 314
2012 298 28 2 5 0 0 0 0 333
2013 293 27 4 5 0 0 0 0 329
2014 333 26 4 4 0 0 0 0 367
2015 331 32 4 3 0 0 0 0 370
2016 319 27 5 6 0 0 0 0 357
2017 298 23 5 4 0 0 0 0 330
2018 298 15 5 8 0 1 3 0 330
2019 287 13 5 9 0 1 5 0 320
2020 305 17 3 7 0 1 8 0 341
2021 254 12 3 9 0 1 8 0 287
2022 250 16 3 8 0 1 13 0 291
2023 259 14 3 6 0 1 16 0 299
2024 232 9 3 9 0 0 17 0 270

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 18.7 23.3 n/a
1989 456 18.6 24.5 n/a
1990 372 14.0 26.5 0
1991 364 15.6 23.3 n/a
1992 392 16.6 23.6 n/a
1993 384 15.0 25.6 n/a
1994 383 16.0 23.9 n/a
1995 374 18.0 20.8 n/a
1996 374 18.0 20.8 n/a
1997 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1998 329 14.0 23.5 n/a
1999 315 14.0 22.5 n/a
2000 321 14.0 22.9 24
2001 322 15.0 21.5 27.3
2002 279 16.0 17.4 30.8
2003 279 16.0 17.4 30.8
2004 282 16.3 17.3 39.7
2005 279 16.5 16.9 30.8
2006 293 17.3 16.9 35.5
2007 289 16.3 17.7 39.8
2008 287 16.6 17.3 43.6
2009 298 16.8 17.7 43.6
2010 305 17.8 17.0 46.2
2011 314 17.8 17.6 39.2
2012 333 14.4 23.0 42
2013 329 19.3 17.0 43.8
2014 367 20.5 17.9 44.4
2015 370 20.0 18.5 46.8
2016 357 23.0 15.5 48.7
2017 330 21.3 15.4 49.7
2018 330 21.3 15.4 48.8
2019 320 20.1 15.8 49.4
2020 341 22.0 15.5 53.7
2021 287 19.1 15.0 49.5
2022 291 18.1 16.0 46.4
2023 299 18.5 16.1 50.2
2024 270 20.8 12.9 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 18.7 23.3 n/a
1989 456 18.6 24.5 n/a
1990 372 14.0 26.5 0
1991 364 15.6 23.3 n/a
1992 392 16.6 23.6 n/a
1993 384 15.0 25.6 n/a
1994 383 16.0 23.9 n/a
1995 374 18.0 20.8 n/a
1996 374 18.0 20.8 n/a
1997 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1998 329 14.0 23.5 n/a
1999 315 14.0 22.5 n/a
2000 321 14.0 22.9 24
2001 322 15.0 21.5 27.3
2002 279 16.0 17.4 30.8
2003 279 16.0 17.4 30.8
2004 282 16.3 17.3 39.7
2005 279 16.5 16.9 30.8
2006 293 17.3 16.9 35.5
2007 289 16.3 17.7 39.8
2008 287 16.6 17.3 43.6
2009 298 16.8 17.7 43.6
2010 305 17.8 17.0 46.2
2011 314 17.8 17.6 39.2
2012 333 14.4 23.0 42
2013 329 19.3 17.0 43.8
2014 367 20.5 17.9 44.4
2015 370 20.0 18.5 46.8
2016 357 23.0 15.5 48.7
2017 330 21.3 15.4 49.7
2018 330 21.3 15.4 48.8
2019 320 20.1 15.8 49.4
2020 341 22.0 15.5 53.7
2021 287 19.1 15.0 49.5
2022 291 18.1 16.0 46.4
2023 299 18.5 16.1 50.2
2024 270 20.8 12.9 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $819 (6.9%) $11,111 (93.1%) $11,930
2020 $660 (5.8%) $10,738 (94.2%) $11,398
2021 $1,744 (10.8%) $14,334 (89.2%) $16,078
2022 $1,622 (10.4%) $13,950 (89.6%) $15,572

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 545th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 336th of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)64.158.9
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)64.162.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)66.764.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Baker Elementary School)86.787.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)71.166.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)58.269.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)67.479.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Baker Elementary School)57.463.9
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Baker Elementary School)86.787.2
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)68.569.3
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students320299
 6.6%
African American1314
 7.7%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander11
White287259
 9.8%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%50.2%
 0.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended Baker Elementary School.

Students at Baker Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Baker Elementary School ranks 296th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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