Baker El Sch vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 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
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Baker El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,627 | #1128 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20570 of 50,301 | #30509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 42.2).
- •Baker El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch is the larger school with 439 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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Baker El Sch ranks higher (56.5 vs 42.2 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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker El Sch: 263. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker El Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Baker El Sch is 869th of 1,627 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 1128th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).