Baker El Sch vs Northern Cambria El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 37 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
Northern Cambria El Sch
Northern Cambria · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
| Measure | Baker El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Northern Cambria El Sch Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,627 | #994 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20570 of 50,301 | #24481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 263 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Altoona | Northern Cambria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 51.0).
- •Baker El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Northern Cambria El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.5).
- •Baker El Sch is the larger school with 263 students compared with 262.
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 Northern Cambria El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Baker El Sch ranks higher (56.5 vs 51.0 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 Northern Cambria El Sch?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Northern Cambria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker El Sch: 263. Northern Cambria El Sch: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker El Sch and Northern Cambria El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Baker El Sch is 869th of 1,627 and Northern Cambria El Sch is 994th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).