Baker Elementary School

Summary:

Baker Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 433 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. This school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 93.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 80.5% for the Upper St. Clair School District and 39.3% for the state of Pennsylvania. Similarly, 91.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 89.2% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of Asian students (14.09%) compared to nearby schools and the state average, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (8.78%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Foster Elementary School, Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School, and Hoover Elementary School, Baker Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, including PSSA test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. This suggests that the school's educational approach and resources are more effective in supporting student learning. Baker Elementary School's exceptional performance and diverse student population make it a standout institution in the Upper St. Clair School District and the Pittsburgh region.

Detail:

Public K-4

2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241-3302

(412) 833-1600

District: Upper St. Clair School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,174

Students who attend Baker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Boyce Middle School
	Fort Couch Middle School
High:	Upper Saint Clair High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 433

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Asian:

14.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baker Elementary School ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Upper St. Clair School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Baker Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Upper St. Clair School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Asian (14.1%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Upper St. Clair School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School is 14.9. 1 elementary schools in the Upper St. Clair School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Baker Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Elementary School is $19,174, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Upper St. Clair School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Baker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker Elementary School 11^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Baker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Upper St. Clair School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper St. Clair School District 3^rd of 606 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
2006	86.57	51^st	1545	96.7%
2007	83.20	151^st	1555	90.3%
2008	85.27	81^st	1551	94.8%
2009	83.70	94^th	1549	93.9%
2010	82.33	144^th	1579	90.9%
2011	82.81	123^rd	1597	92.3%
2012	84.32	79^th	1599	95.1%
2013	84.73	82^nd	1519	94.6%
2014	88.46	16^th	1467	98.9%
2015	93.01	11^th	1474	99.3%
2016	91.64	23^rd	1554	98.5%
2017	87.75	97^th	1547	93.7%
2018	91.42	35^th	1530	97.7%
2019	90.16	58^th	1544	96.2%
2021	92.77	40^th	1433	97.2%
2022	93.79	27^th	1534	98.2%
2023	94.68	11^th	1534	99.3%

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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	91.81	39^th	1236	96.8%

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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.

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	Total
1988	394	3	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	415
1989	409	2	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	428
1990	420	4	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
1991	455	4	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	477
1992	503	6	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	531
1993	500	11	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	527
1994	489	13	18	0	0	n/a	n/a	520
1995	463	11	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	504
1996	463	11	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	504
1997	462	9	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	486
1998	450	5	19	6	0	n/a	n/a	480
1999	456	4	20	4	0	n/a	n/a	484
2000	439	4	24	5	0	n/a	n/a	472
2001	449	4	22	5	0	n/a	n/a	480
2002	457	4	33	3	0	n/a	n/a	497
2003	457	4	33	3	0	n/a	n/a	497
2004	442	3	28	1	0	n/a	n/a	474
2005	423	1	29	1	0	n/a	n/a	454
2006	401	3	30	3	0	n/a	n/a	437
2007	406	1	24	3	0	n/a	n/a	434
2008	401	1	27	2	0	n/a	n/a	431
2009	420	3	25	2	0	n/a	n/a	450
2010	402	2	24	0	0	n/a	n/a	428
2011	413	2	25	0	0	0	1	441
2012	403	2	26	3	0	0	2	436
2013	413	2	24	4	0	0	1	444
2014	375	2	14	5	0	0	1	397
2015	383	2	13	2	1	0	5	406
2016	350	1	18	4	1	0	5	379
2017	337	1	17	3	2	0	7	367
2018	339	0	23	4	1	0	13	380
2019	364	2	29	12	0	0	12	419
2020	348	1	33	15	0	0	13	410
2021	346	4	45	17	0	0	21	433
2022	356	4	54	8	0	0	24	446
2023	343	3	61	6	0	0	20	433

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	415	23.0	18.0	n/a
1989	428	22.5	19.0	n/a
1990	439	21.2	20.7	0
1991	477	22.7	21.0	n/a
1992	531	25.7	20.6	n/a
1993	527	25.0	21.1	n/a
1994	520	25.0	20.8	n/a
1995	504	25.0	20.2	n/a
1996	504	25.0	20.2	n/a
1997	486	23.0	21.1	n/a
1998	480	26.0	18.5	n/a
1999	484	27.0	17.9	n/a
2000	472	28.0	16.9	0.6
2001	480	28.0	17.1	1
2002	497	28.2	17.6	1.8
2003	497	28.2	17.6	1.8
2004	474	28.8	16.5	0.6
2005	454	28.5	15.9	2
2006	437	29.3	14.9	2.3
2007	434	29.5	14.7	4.1
2008	431	30.0	14.4	3
2009	450	29.5	15.2	2
2010	428	29.0	14.7	1.4
2011	441	28.8	15.2	1.6
2012	436	28.8	15.1	2.3
2013	444	25.8	17.1	1.1
2014	397	27.5	14.4	1.5
2015	406	27.0	15.0	1
2016	379	25.0	15.1	2.1
2017	367	24.2	15.1	7.9
2018	380	23.7	15.9	7.4
2019	419	25.6	16.3	5.5
2020	410	26.6	15.4	3.4
2021	433	26.9	16.0	7.2
2022	446	28.5	15.6	8.7
2023	433	29.0	14.9	8.8

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	415	23.0	18.0	n/a
1989	428	22.5	19.0	n/a
1990	439	21.2	20.7	0
1991	477	22.7	21.0	n/a
1992	531	25.7	20.6	n/a
1993	527	25.0	21.1	n/a
1994	520	25.0	20.8	n/a
1995	504	25.0	20.2	n/a
1996	504	25.0	20.2	n/a
1997	486	23.0	21.1	n/a
1998	480	26.0	18.5	n/a
1999	484	27.0	17.9	n/a
2000	472	28.0	16.9	0.6
2001	480	28.0	17.1	1
2002	497	28.2	17.6	1.8
2003	497	28.2	17.6	1.8
2004	474	28.8	16.5	0.6
2005	454	28.5	15.9	2
2006	437	29.3	14.9	2.3
2007	434	29.5	14.7	4.1
2008	431	30.0	14.4	3
2009	450	29.5	15.2	2
2010	428	29.0	14.7	1.4
2011	441	28.8	15.2	1.6
2012	436	28.8	15.1	2.3
2013	444	25.8	17.1	1.1
2014	397	27.5	14.4	1.5
2015	406	27.0	15.0	1
2016	379	25.0	15.1	2.1
2017	367	24.2	15.1	7.9
2018	380	23.7	15.9	7.4
2019	419	25.6	16.3	5.5
2020	410	26.6	15.4	3.4
2021	433	26.9	16.0	7.2
2022	446	28.5	15.6	8.7
2023	433	29.0	14.9	8.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$242 (1.5%)	$16,436 (98.5%)	$16,679
2020	$449 (2.6%)	$16,828 (97.4%)	$17,276
2021	$628 (3.6%)	$16,709 (96.4%)	$17,337
2022	$815 (4.3%)	$18,358 (95.7%)	$19,174

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 11^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)	93.5	94.6	1.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)	93.5	93.4	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)	82.3	92.9	10.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Baker Elementary School)	92.6	92.9	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)	89.6	88.6	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Baker Elementary School)	87.3	93.9	6.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Baker Elementary School)	92.6	92.9	0.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)	91.3	91.3
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	433	3.3%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	29	61	110.3%
Hispanic	12	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	364	343	5.8%
Two or More Races	12	20	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.5%	8.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Baker Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	2300 Morton Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	433	29	14.9	8.8%	343 (79.2%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	61 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	94.7	11^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.3%		93.8	27^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.2%	16	94.6	92.9		93.9	92.9	92.9	93.4	88.6		91.3	$19,174	$815	$18,358
Streams Elementary School	Public	K-4	1560 Ashlawn Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	449	32	14.1	11.6%	365 (81.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	54 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	93.2	34^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%		93.4	36^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.7%	2	77.0	87.3		82.4	97.9	97.9	89.7	92.6		91.2	$18,908	$753	$18,154
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-4	100 Warwick Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	516	33	15.4	8.9%	412 (79.8%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	59 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.8%)	94.6	14^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.8	23^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.5%	9	85.5	88.3		86.9	98.0	98.0	92.1	92.0		92.1	$18,284	$843	$17,441
Bethel Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-4	3301 S Park Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8506	348	23	15.2	16.4%	280 (80.5%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.2%)	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.9%)	66.2	568^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%		69.2	512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%	56	71.6	48.1		61.3	75.0	75.0	74.6	48.0		63.1	$45	$01	$44
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	515 Clifton Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8546	261	22	11.6	13.4%	234 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	88.5	126^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.8%		86.7	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	39	73.5	71.9		72.6	92.9	92.9	83.7	86.2		85.0	$71	$06	$65
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 Mayview Rd	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-8390	258	15	16.7	24.0%	220 (85.3%)	7 (2.7%)	6 (2.3%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%		86.8	163^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	89.4%	109	88.4	81.1		84.1	96.6	96.6	81.4	84.4		83.1	$12,828	$940	$11,888
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	37 Robb Hollow Rd	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 276-7411	281	20	13.9	18.5%	206 (73.3%)	7 (2.5%)	8 (2.8%)	47 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	87.8	138^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.0%		88.4	123^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	92.0%	15	80.0	84.0	57.8	74.5	96.0	96.0	78.5	77.6	75.0	77.1	$16,024	$762	$15,262
Markham Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 Crescent Dr	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2152	300	21	14.0	6.7%	266 (88.7%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	93.3	31^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%		93.8	26^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.3%	5	89.8	89.3	87.3	88.8	96.4	96.4	83.7	75.0	89.1	82.6	$16,587	$567	$16,019
Chartiers Valley Primary School	Public	K-2	125 Thoms Run Rd	Bridgeville	15017	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-3270	879	55	15.9	29.5%	631 (71.8%)	26 (3.0%)	24 (2.7%)	133 (15.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.2%)								(n/a)											$18,009	$671	$17,339
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	327	24	13.4	19.6%	262 (80.1%)	13 (4.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.4	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	9	70.0	78.6		74.3	90.0	90.0	82.9	77.1		80.0	$42	$01	$41

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Elementary School

What district is Baker Elementary School in?

Upper St. Clair School District

What schools do graduates of Baker Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Baker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boyce Middle School
Middle : Fort Couch Middle School
High : Upper Saint Clair High School

How many students attend Baker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Baker Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Baker Elementary School?

Students at Baker Elementary School are 79% White, 14% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Baker Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Baker Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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