Baker El Sch vs Charles W Longer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Charles W Longer El Sch
Hollidaysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
414 students
| Measure | Baker El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Charles W Longer El Sch Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,627 | #682 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20570 of 50,301 | #14956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 263 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Altoona | Hollidaysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles W Longer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 56.5).
- •Baker El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Charles W Longer El Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Charles W Longer El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 98.9%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Charles W Longer El Sch is the larger school with 414 students compared with 263.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baker El Sch better than Charles W Longer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Charles W Longer El Sch ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baker El Sch and Charles W Longer El Sch?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Hollidaysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker El Sch: 263. Charles W Longer El Sch: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker El Sch and Charles W Longer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Baker El Sch is 869th of 1,627 and Charles W Longer El Sch is 682nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).