Baker El Sch

471 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Baker Elementary School, located at 2300 Morton Rd in Pittsburgh, PA, is a primary educational institution serving the Upper St. Clair School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social development. The school fosters a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging strong collaboration between dedicated educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded foundation for young learners.

As a staple of the local community, Baker Elementary is characterized by its focus on nurturing the individual potential of its students. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, utilizing modern teaching methods and resources to prepare children for future academic transitions. By prioritizing both character education and rigorous standards, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while preparing students to thrive in subsequent grade levels within the district.

471

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baker El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	14
Black	5
Asian	63
Two or More	30

White
359 (76.2%)
Asian
63 (13.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.4%)
Hispanic
14 (3.0%)
Black
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper St. Clair SD
Phone:	(412)833-1600
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 89