- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, PA
Baker El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Baker El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420234000891
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker El Sch ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA.
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420234000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Baker El Sch shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 420234000891 · Altoona, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 14.6:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students)
Baker El Sch shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Baker El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Area H
Altoona Area Hs
2,255 students
- Altoona Area J
Altoona Area Jr Hs
1,578 students
- Juniata Gap El 490
Juniata Gap El Sch
490 students
- Juniata El Sch 470
Juniata El Sch
470 students
- Pleasant Valle 439
Pleasant Valley El Sch
439 students
- This school 263
Baker El Sch
263 students
What this shows Baker El Sch reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker El Sch compares
Baker El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Baker El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Altoona Area Sd reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Area Jr Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Altoona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juniata Gap El Sch
Standard public school
490 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Juniata El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Standard public school
439 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Logan El Sch
Standard public school
428 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mowrie a Ebner El Sch
Standard public school
349 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker El Sch
How many students attend Baker El Sch?
Baker El Sch has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, PA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker El Sch?
49.5% of students at Baker El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Baker El Sch is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker El Sch?
Baker El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker El Sch rank among elementary schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker El Sch ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Altoona on the city page.
What other schools are in Altoona Area Sd?
Besides Baker El Sch, Altoona Area Sd also operates Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students), Altoona Area Jr Hs (1,578 students), and Juniata Gap El Sch (490 students). See the Altoona Area Sd district page for the complete list.