BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Baker El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Altoona Area SD school district, located in Altoona, PA with about 330 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Baker El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Baker Elementary School, located at 108 W Ward Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Altoona Area School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a key role in the local community by providing foundational education for children in the surrounding area. The school is part of a district committed to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting social and emotional development.

As a member of the Altoona Area School District, Baker Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational support of a larger educational system while maintaining the close-knit environment typical of an elementary setting. The school focuses on creating a safe and supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities and community involvement, Baker Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Baker El Sch at (814) 946-8388 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.