Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baker Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baker Heights Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baker Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker Heights Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Baker Heights Elementary School is ranked #1228 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Baker Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Baker Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audubon Elementary School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet, Impact Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Baker Heights Elementary School?
391 students attend Baker Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Baker Heights Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Heights Elementary School?
Baker Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baker Heights Elementary School offer ?
Baker Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baker Heights Elementary School part of?
Baker Heights Elementary School is part of City Of Baker School District.
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