Baker Elementary School

Summary:

Baker Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Acworth, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 785 students. It is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools, with a current ranking of 336 out of 1,248 schools. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is generally above the Cobb County and Georgia state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Baker Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 12.5 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools such as Chalker Elementary, Lewis Elementary, and Big Shanty Elementary.

While Baker Elementary generally outperforms the nearby Cobb County schools, some schools in the Cherokee County School District, such as Carmel Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. Additionally, the percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients at Baker Elementary has increased from 35.15% in 2020-2021 to 42.17% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households, a trend also observed in some nearby schools like Oak Grove Elementary and Acworth Intermediate School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2361 Baker Rd NW
       Acworth, GA  30101


(770) 975-6629

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
336th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Baker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Barber Middle School
High:    North Cobb High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  785

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.9%
White:
26.0%
Hispanic:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.2% Help


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Compare Details Baker Elementary School ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.82. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Baker Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.07 196th 1101 82.2%
2007 79.22 186th 1125 83.5%
2008 81.47 146th 1134 87.1%
2009 82.57 143rd 1133 87.4%
2010 80.27 184th 1183 84.4%
2011 78.29 236th 1212 80.5%
2012 77.00 249th 1201 79.3%
2013 78.86 220th 1225 82.0%
2014 78.67 212th 1231 82.8%
2015 80.99 198th 1240 84.0%
2016 77.77 238th 1233 80.7%
2017 84.60 166th 1205 86.2%
2018 80.51 220th 1209 81.8%
2019 75.86 268th 1234 78.3%
2021 54.86 499th 1214 58.9%
2022 60.38 451st 1244 63.7%
2023 69.73 337th 1242 72.9%
2024 70.82 336th 1248 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, July 15, 2023

Open Quote Great school! Best staff that truly invest in all children. Love the community events! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Open Quote Outstanding...well run and performs well above its socio-economic standing. Teachers here have high standards and get the best from their kids...I ran 4 through here and highly recommend it... Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Open Quote This school unfortunately is going down hill due to poor administrative staff. Principal is more concerned about appearances than people. Bullying is rampant and often dismissed by administration and therefore teachers because they do not get support. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 675 675
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 882 882
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 897 897
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 953 953
1994 876 67 20 8 1 n/a n/a 0 972
1995 1013 89 34 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1151
1996 1013 89 34 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1151
1997 1175 136 44 19 6 n/a n/a 0 1380
1998 912 165 40 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1147
1999 818 174 51 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1080
2000 920 230 69 38 4 n/a n/a 0 1261
2001 958 271 77 42 5 n/a n/a 0 1353
2002 725 266 77 50 6 n/a n/a 0 1124
2003 725 266 77 50 6 n/a n/a 0 1124
2004 471 177 60 36 3 n/a n/a 0 747
2005 409 206 62 44 4 n/a n/a 34 759
2006 381 217 52 53 5 n/a n/a 57 765
2007 382 235 45 63 4 n/a n/a 56 785
2008 342 244 46 72 4 n/a n/a 74 782
2009 346 245 48 70 1 n/a n/a 62 772
2010 362 288 53 84 3 0 0 0 790
2011 340 284 48 83 1 0 34 0 790
2012 351 274 44 78 4 1 44 0 796
2013 325 252 44 81 2 1 35 0 740
2014 300 268 47 79 1 1 31 0 727
2015 287 288 47 103 1 1 47 0 774
2016 277 281 38 128 1 1 55 0 781
2017 274 267 42 137 1 1 54 0 776
2018 263 273 51 136 1 1 60 0 785
2019 276 283 63 145 3 1 63 0 834
2020 284 295 67 165 2 0 67 0 880
2021 240 277 56 159 2 0 57 0 791
2022 223 293 54 141 1 0 58 0 770
2023 204 290 57 164 1 0 69 0 785

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 675 33.0 20.4 1.9
1991 882 43.0 20.5 2.3
1992 897 45.5 19.7 2.1
1993 953 46.0 20.7 2.7
1994 972 55.3 17.6 4
1995 1151 62.0 18.6 4.5
1996 1151 62.0 18.6 4.5
1997 1380 75.0 18.4 8.6
1998 1147 62.8 18.3 10.7
1999 1080 66.6 16.2 8.2
2000 1261 69.9 18.0 10.6
2001 1353 81.0 16.7 10.3
2002 1124 71.0 15.8 15.5
2003 1124 71.0 15.8 15.5
2004 747 53.5 14.0 22.8
2005 759 51.5 14.7 23.2
2006 765 50.6 15.1 27.7
2007 785 58.6 13.4 30
2008 782 58.5 13.4 33.2
2009 772 61.6 12.5 31.5
2010 790 62.5 12.6 35.3
2011 790 58.0 13.6 38.4
2012 796 60.0 13.2 39.1
2013 740 55.5 13.3 40.7
2014 727 57.5 12.6 42
2015 774 60.0 12.9 39.9
2016 781 61.0 12.8 41.6
2017 776 60.7 12.7 41.8
2018 785 59.0 13.3 39.5
2019 834 62.2 13.4 35.3
2020 880 64.2 13.7 36.4
2021 791 66.2 11.9 35.1
2022 770 63.2 12.1 n/a
2023 785 62.7 12.5 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 675 33.0 20.4 1.9
1991 882 43.0 20.5 2.3
1992 897 45.5 19.7 2.1
1993 953 46.0 20.7 2.7
1994 972 55.3 17.6 4
1995 1151 62.0 18.6 4.5
1996 1151 62.0 18.6 4.5
1997 1380 75.0 18.4 8.6
1998 1147 62.8 18.3 10.7
1999 1080 66.6 16.2 8.2
2000 1261 69.9 18.0 10.6
2001 1353 81.0 16.7 10.3
2002 1124 71.0 15.8 15.5
2003 1124 71.0 15.8 15.5
2004 747 53.5 14.0 22.8
2005 759 51.5 14.7 23.2
2006 765 50.6 15.1 27.7
2007 785 58.6 13.4 30
2008 782 58.5 13.4 33.2
2009 772 61.6 12.5 31.5
2010 790 62.5 12.6 35.3
2011 790 58.0 13.6 38.4
2012 796 60.0 13.2 39.1
2013 740 55.5 13.3 40.7
2014 727 57.5 12.6 42
2015 774 60.0 12.9 39.9
2016 781 61.0 12.8 41.6
2017 776 60.7 12.7 41.8
2018 785 59.0 13.3 39.5
2019 834 62.2 13.4 35.3
2020 880 64.2 13.7 36.4
2021 791 66.2 11.9 35.1
2022 770 63.2 12.1 n/a
2023 785 62.7 12.5 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $619 (5.7%) $10,257 (94.3%) $10,876
2018 $676 (6.2%) $10,218 (93.8%) $10,895
2019 $627 (5.7%) $10,383 (94.3%) $11,010

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 337th of 1242 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)47.949
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baker Elementary School)47.952.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)52.242.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baker Elementary School)69.649.6
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Elementary School)63.447
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baker Elementary School)63.451.9
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Baker Elementary School)57.345.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students834785
 5.9%
African American283290
 2.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian6357
 9.5%
Hispanic145164
 13.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White276204
 26.1%
Two or More Races6369
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%42.2%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Elementary School

Students at Baker Elementary School are 37% African American, 26% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 785 students attended Baker Elementary School.

Baker Elementary School ranks 336th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Baker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barber Middle School
High : North Cobb High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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