Baker Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Baker Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Baker, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 401. The school is part of the City of Baker School District, which is ranked 101 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker Heights Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Louisiana elementary schools, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on LEAP tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 21% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 59% statewide and 26% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Louisiana elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, the nearby Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, which is also part of the City of Baker School District, significantly outperforms Baker Heights Elementary School on academic measures, with 52% of students proficient or better in Mathematics. Other nearby schools, such as Crestworth Elementary and Sharon Hills Elementary, which are part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, also outperform Baker Heights Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3750 Harding Street
Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-1493

District: City of Baker School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
652^nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,143

Students who attend Baker Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Baker Middle School
High:	Baker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baker Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.5%), Hispanic (9.2%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Heights Elementary School is 21.1. (See more...)

Compare Baker Heights Elementary School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Heights Elementary School is $15,143.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baker Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker Heights Elementary School 652^nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Baker Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

City of Baker School District:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Baker School District 101^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baker Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2012	8.02	737^th	764	3.5%
2013	11.08	724^th	772	6.2%
2014	32.05	575^th	777	26.0%
2015	35.49	550^th	792	30.6%
2016	46.43	436^th	742	41.2%
2017	29.31	571^st	739	22.7%
2018	10.83	670^th	728	8.0%
2019	4.20	714^th	731	2.3%
2021	3.58	717^th	729	1.6%
2022	2.55	720^th	727	1.0%
2023	7.95	701^st	730	4.0%
2024	6.75	652^nd	675	3.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	9.70	662^nd	682	2.9%
2019	6.30	683^rd	697	2.0%
2021	4.88	702^nd	719	2.4%
2022	3.56	714^th	724	1.4%
2023	6.90	706^th	723	2.4%
2024	7.87	650^th	674	3.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	1.86	680^th	684	0.6%
2021	5.27	691^st	705	2.0%
2022	2.11	699^th	701	0.3%
2023	8.85	677^th	705	4.0%
2024	12.29	598^th	635	5.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	8.37	673^rd	696	3.3%
2021	4.09	698^th	704	0.9%
2022	7.58	680^th	712	4.5%
2023	3.91	703^rd	713	1.4%
2024	6.51	630^th	651	3.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	15.28	515^th	547	5.9%
2019	8.68	547^th	559	2.1%
2021	7.83	555^th	564	1.6%
2022	7.33	548^th	562	2.5%
2023	9.81	553^rd	570	3.0%
2024	14.37	473^rd	509	7.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.52	233^rd	233	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	56	307	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	367
2005	53	374	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	431
2006	42	473	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	520
2007	38	440	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	486
2008	31	367	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	406
2009	22	315	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	346
2010	18	357	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	389
2011	13	344	1	16	0	0	1	375
2012	8	366	0	4	0	0	3	381
2013	8	364	1	4	0	0	2	379
2014	12	374	1	2	0	0	2	391
2015	5	265	2	9	0	0	0	281
2016	7	255	2	0	0	0	0	264
2017	5	253	2	7	0	0	1	268
2018	3	218	0	3	0	0	0	224
2019	6	195	0	3	0	0	1	205
2020	6	376	0	14	0	0	1	397
2021	4	318	0	20	0	0	1	343
2022	6	310	0	23	0	0	2	341
2023	3	359	0	37	0	0	2	401

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	367	23.0	16.0	77.9
2005	431	24.2	17.8	70.8
2006	520	24.0	21.7	74.2
2007	486	26.0	18.7	43.6
2008	406	25.0	16.2	87.9
2009	346	14.0	24.7	91
2010	389	17.0	22.8	85.9
2011	375	21.2	17.6	85.3
2012	381	26.7	14.2	75.3
2013	379	23.5	16.0	77.3
2014	391	27.9	13.9	79.3
2015	281	25.0	11.2	80.1
2016	264	17.0	15.5	86.7
2017	268	10.0	26.8	94.4
2018	224	14.0	16.0	43.8
2019	205	8.6	23.6	48.3
2020	397	22.0	18.0	92.4
2021	343	22.0	15.5	67.6
2022	341	14.0	24.3	42.5
2023	401	18.9	21.1	52.6

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	367	23.0	16.0	77.9
2005	431	24.2	17.8	70.8
2006	520	24.0	21.7	74.2
2007	486	26.0	18.7	43.6
2008	406	25.0	16.2	87.9
2009	346	14.0	24.7	91
2010	389	17.0	22.8	85.9
2011	375	21.2	17.6	85.3
2012	381	26.7	14.2	75.3
2013	379	23.5	16.0	77.3
2014	391	27.9	13.9	79.3
2015	281	25.0	11.2	80.1
2016	264	17.0	15.5	86.7
2017	268	10.0	26.8	94.4
2018	224	14.0	16.0	43.8
2019	205	8.6	23.6	48.3
2020	397	22.0	18.0	92.4
2021	343	22.0	15.5	67.6
2022	341	14.0	24.3	42.5
2023	401	18.9	21.1	52.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Heights Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,365
2018	$11,947
2019	$10,819
2020	$11,251
2021	$12,401
2022	$15,143

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 714^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 701^st of 730 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Heights Elementary School)	39	22	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)	39	35	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Heights Elementary School)	23	33	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)	38	46	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	401	95.6%
African American	195	359	84.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	37	1133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	3	50%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.3%	52.6%	4.3%

Schools Near Baker Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Baker Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3750 Harding Street	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	City of Baker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-1493	401	19	21.1	52.6%	3 (0.7%)	359 (89.5%)	37 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6.7	652^nd of 675 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.9	701^st of 730 public elementary schools	4.0%	49	49.0	10.0	7.0				21.0	26.0	17.0						$15,143
Impact Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4815 Lavey Ln.	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	Impact Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 308-9565	442	26	17.0	79.6%	4 (0.9%)	426 (96.4%)	8 (1.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.4	218^th of 675 public elementary schools	67.7%		63	292^nd of 730 public elementary schools	60.0%	74	69.0	67.0		69.0		47.0	63.0	74.0		74.0	83.0	81.0	69.0	80.0	$12,667
Brownfields Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Bentley Drive	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-5891	250	18	13.5	89.6%	16 (6.4%)	220 (88.0%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	78.8	144^th of 675 public elementary schools	78.7%		61	304^th of 730 public elementary schools	58.4%	160	77.0							80.0	72.0	84.0				77.0	$15,961
White Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Bentley Drive	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-5891	119	6	18.5	94.1%	4 (3.4%)	98 (82.4%)	12 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	43	411^th of 675 public elementary schools	39.1%		42.1	447^th of 730 public elementary schools	38.8%	36	44.0	69.0	50.0				52.0	76.0	46.0	63.0				64.0	$20,739
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	5905 Groom Road	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	City of Baker School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 775-5924	124	8	15.5	55.6%	3 (2.4%)	119 (96.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.8	385^th of 675 public elementary schools	43.0%		50.4	377^th of 730 public elementary schools	48.4%	8	77.0	41.0	28.0		50.0		52.0	69.0	64.0	72.0		65.0		71.0	$19,293
Advantage Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	14740 Plank Road	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	Advantage Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 534-8218	509	21	24.6	94.9%	13 (2.6%)	476 (93.5%)	8 (1.6%)	8 (1.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.4	368^th of 675 public elementary schools	45.5%		53.7	362^nd of 730 public elementary schools	50.4%	6	38.0	72.0	70.0			75.0	71.0	56.0	54.0	69.0	75.0	87.0	88.0	72.0	$16,241
GEO Prep Baker	Public, Charter	K-2	13855 Plank Rd	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	GEO Prep Baker	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 533-6829	64	3	21.3	82.8%	0 (0.0%)	60 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Ryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-2407	226	13	16.8	95.6%	1 (0.4%)	224 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.3	467^th of 675 public elementary schools	30.8%		27.6	548^th of 730 public elementary schools	24.9%	81	47.0	33.0	67.0				48.0	54.0	52.0	67.0				57.0	$15,616
Progress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Progress Road	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-4986	330	20	16.1	92.7%	1 (0.3%)	325 (98.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.2	436^th of 675 public elementary schools	35.4%		63.5	287^th of 730 public elementary schools	60.7%	149	42.0	40.0	57.0				44.0	60.0	60.0	74.0				64.0	$17,770
Crestworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	10650 Avenue F	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 778-1317	389	28	13.7	93.1%	2 (0.5%)	383 (98.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.2	485^th of 675 public elementary schools	28.1%		36.4	475^th of 730 public elementary schools	34.9%	10	45.0	71.0	38.0	11.0			24.0	53.0	66.0	58.0		53.0	54.0	53.0	$15,616

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Heights Elementary School

How many students attend Baker Heights Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Baker Heights Elementary School.

What district is Baker Heights Elementary School in?

City of Baker School District

What is the racial makeup of Baker Heights Elementary School?

Students at Baker Heights Elementary School are 90% African American, 9% Hispanic.

Is Baker Heights Elementary School a good school?

Baker Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Louisiana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Baker Heights Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Baker Middle School
High : Baker High School

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