Serving 1,005 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baker Place Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baker Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Baker Place Elementary School's student population of 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baker Place Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker Place Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
33%
36%
White
42%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker Place Elementary School's ranking?
Baker Place Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Baker Place Elementary School?
1,005 students attend Baker Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Baker Place Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Place Elementary School?
Baker Place Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baker Place Elementary School offer ?
Baker Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baker Place Elementary School part of?
Baker Place Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Dismissal/ Last Day of Semester (Events)
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Second Semester (Events)
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed (Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed (Events)
April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed (Events)
April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)
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