Baker Place Elementary

Summary:

Baker Place Elementary is a public elementary school located in Grovetown, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,005 students. The school is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker Place Elementary consistently ranks among the top 150 elementary schools in Georgia, with a current ranking of 115 out of 1,248 schools. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is impressive, with students consistently scoring above the state and county averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.2% of 4th-grade students at Baker Place Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.7% in the Columbia County district and 37% statewide. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.3 is slightly higher than the nearby schools, but still within a reasonable range, and its spending per student has increased over the years, from $7,130 in 2016-2017 to $8,137 in 2018-2019.

Greenbrier Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School are the closest competitors to Baker Place Elementary, with similar high rankings and academic achievements. In contrast, North Harlem Elementary School and Grovetown Elementary School have lower academic performance compared to Baker Place Elementary. Additionally, Baker Place Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 27.96% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to some of the nearby schools like North Harlem Elementary (48.26%) and Brookwood Elementary (52.44%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2011 Hero Way
       Grovetown, GA  30813


(706) 447-2115

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Baker Place Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Columbia Middle School
High:    Grovetown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,005

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.8%
African American:
32.6%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker Place Elementary ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.56. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker Place Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 68.95 419th 1231 66.0%
2015 64.33 367th 1240 70.4%
2016 67.82 349th 1233 71.7%
2017 69.27 321st 1205 73.4%
2018 86.99 142nd 1209 88.3%
2019 80.44 227th 1234 81.6%
2021 88.08 131st 1214 89.2%
2022 87.72 147th 1244 88.2%
2023 87.81 150th 1242 87.9%
2024 91.56 115th 1248 90.8%
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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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by a parent
Friday, March 3, 2017

Open Quote Great Home to School CommunicationGreat Character Education Program (STAR).
Great Kindergarten program. We started out reading to our 5 year old. Now she is reading to us!!' Close Quote


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Monday, December 7, 2015

Open Quote We just moved here this past year and my kids LOVE this school. The school is clean, the teachers are awesome! Overall I highly recommend this school!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baker Place Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 473 150 18 99 2 1 37 0 780
2013 533 191 12 114 2 1 48 0 901
2014 562 222 18 142 5 4 59 0 1012
2015 614 262 28 175 6 4 95 0 1184
2016 550 223 25 145 3 5 88 0 1039
2017 574 257 22 170 2 2 120 0 1147
2018 431 226 19 139 1 3 86 0 905
2019 460 255 19 146 1 3 100 0 984
2020 446 295 19 151 0 1 104 0 1016
2021 451 287 14 156 0 3 94 0 1005
2022 450 299 14 161 1 3 109 0 1037
2023 420 328 10 154 0 0 93 0 1005

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 Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 780 42.5 18.3 31.5
2013 901 47.8 18.8 31.1
2014 1012 53.3 18.9 27.7
2015 1184 66.0 17.9 28.5
2016 1039 65.0 15.9 23
2017 1147 65.0 17.6 25.5
2018 905 55.0 16.4 24.1
2019 984 58.0 16.9 24.9
2020 1016 61.9 16.4 27.4
2021 1005 60.1 16.7 22.3
2022 1037 61.9 16.7 n/a
2023 1005 61.4 16.3 28

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 Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 780 42.5 18.3 31.5
2013 901 47.8 18.8 31.1
2014 1012 53.3 18.9 27.7
2015 1184 66.0 17.9 28.5
2016 1039 65.0 15.9 23
2017 1147 65.0 17.6 25.5
2018 905 55.0 16.4 24.1
2019 984 58.0 16.9 24.9
2020 1016 61.9 16.4 27.4
2021 1005 60.1 16.7 22.3
2022 1037 61.9 16.7 n/a
2023 1005 61.4 16.3 28

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 Place Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $89 (1.2%) $7,041 (98.8%) $7,130
2018 $101 (1.3%) $7,920 (98.7%) $8,021
2019 $93 (1.1%) $8,044 (98.9%) $8,137

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Place Elementary

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 227th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baker Place Elementary)63.963.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)58.859.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baker Place Elementary)77.169.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)70.368.1
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Place Elementary)56.353.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)57.954.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baker Place Elementary)64.874
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)68.267.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Place Elementary)57.857.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)60.961.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baker Place Elementary)53.354.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)56.359.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Baker Place Elementary)5258.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia County)59.663.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9841005
 2.1%
African American255328
 28.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1910
 47.4%
Hispanic146154
 5.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White460420
 8.7%
Two or More Races10093
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%28%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Place Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,005 students attended Baker Place Elementary.

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

Middle : Columbia Middle School
High : Grovetown High School

Yes. Baker Place Elementary ranks in the top 9.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Baker Place Elementary are 42% White, 33% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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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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