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:
115^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,137

Students who attend Baker Place Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Columbia Middle School
High:	Grovetown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 948

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.8%

African American:

35.1%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baker Place Elementary ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Baker Place Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), African American (35.1%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Place Elementary is 15.3. 12 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Baker Place Elementary employs 61.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Place Elementary is $8,137. 14 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16^th 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
2014	68.95	419^th	1231	66.0%
2015	64.33	367^th	1240	70.4%
2016	67.82	349^th	1233	71.7%
2017	69.27	321^st	1205	73.4%
2018	86.99	142^nd	1209	88.3%
2019	80.44	227^th	1234	81.6%
2021	88.08	131^st	1214	89.2%
2022	87.72	147^th	1244	88.2%
2023	87.81	150^th	1242	87.9%
2024	91.56	115^th	1248	90.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 3, 2017

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

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, December 7, 2015

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	Total
2012	473	150	18	99	2	1	37	780
2013	533	191	12	114	2	1	48	901
2014	562	222	18	142	5	4	59	1012
2015	614	262	28	175	6	4	95	1184
2016	550	223	25	145	3	5	88	1039
2017	574	257	22	170	2	2	120	1147
2018	431	226	19	139	1	3	86	905
2019	460	255	19	146	1	3	100	984
2020	446	295	19	151	0	1	104	1016
2021	451	287	14	156	0	3	94	1005
2022	450	299	14	161	1	3	109	1037
2023	420	328	10	154	0	0	93	1005
2024	387	333	14	131	1	0	82	948

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
2024	948	61.6	15.3	39.7

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
2024	948	61.6	15.3	39.7

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 Place Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 227^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th 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)	63.9	63.2	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	58.8	59.6	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baker Place Elementary)	77.1	69.7	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	70.3	68.1	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Place Elementary)	56.3	53.9	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	57.9	54.5	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baker Place Elementary)	64.8	74	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	68.2	67.2	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Place Elementary)	57.8	57.7	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	60.9	61.7	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baker Place Elementary)	53.3	54.9	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	56.3	59.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Baker Place Elementary)	52	58.9	6.9%
5th Grade Science (Columbia County)	59.6	63.1	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	984	1005	2.1%
African American	255	328	28.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	19	10	47.4%
Hispanic	146	154	5.5%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	460	420	8.7%
Two or More Races	100	93	7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.9%	28%	3.1%

Schools Near Baker Place Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 Hero Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2115	948	62	15.3	39.7%	387 (40.8%)	333 (35.1%)	131 (13.8%)	14 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (8.6%)	91.6	115^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.8	150^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.9%	35	64.4	70.2	68.0				67.8	83.6	62.7				64.1			$8,137	$93	$8,044
Euchee Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	795 Louisville Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 556-4000	702	50	14.0	46.3%	324 (46.2%)	211 (30.1%)	105 (15.0%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.1%)	78.3	247^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.2%		81.8	209^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.2%	38	44.7	47.3	64.1				52.4	61.8	61.2				64.1			$9,292	$290	$9,002
Lewiston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5426 Hereford Farm Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6064	800	51	15.5	38.3%	442 (55.3%)	178 (22.3%)	71 (8.9%)	37 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	93.7	85^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.2%		93.4	91^st of 1242 public elementary schools	92.7%	6	67.1	74.0	81.4				68.9	78.6	61.4				71.7			$9,701	$544	$9,157
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Trudeau Trl	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 447-2100	1,099	70	15.6	50.4%	363 (33.0%)	391 (35.6%)	197 (17.9%)	17 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	124 (11.3%)	74.5	289^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.8%		75.6	275^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.9%	14	48.0	44.1	56.7				58.5	69.3	49.8				50.7			$7,922	$304	$7,618
Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2660 William Few Parkway	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-2346	773	52	14.9	26.0%	458 (59.2%)	94 (12.2%)	104 (13.5%)	55 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	57 (7.4%)	94.7	67^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.6%		94	84^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.2%	17	69.2	62.7	72.9				77.4	76.1	74.3				77.9			$9,337	$96	$9,241
Grovetown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Ford Ave	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 863-0800	975	67	14.6	68.1%	278 (28.5%)	382 (39.2%)	173 (17.7%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	124 (12.7%)	50.3	562^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.0%		60.4	441^st of 1242 public elementary schools	64.5%	121	34.6	38.3	47.4				38.4	47.7	47.4				29.9			$8,909	$499	$8,410
Brookwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	455 S Old Belair Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-7538	648	49	13.2	61.1%	308 (47.5%)	143 (22.1%)	97 (15.0%)	35 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (9.6%)	77.7	253^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.2	271^st of 1242 public elementary schools	78.2%	18	50.5	38.5	58.6				54.1	74.0	57.6				63.6			$11,174	$359	$10,816
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	618 Gibbs Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-1202	823	55	14.9	42.2%	430 (52.2%)	174 (21.1%)	96 (11.7%)	36 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.3%)	89.1	147^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.2%		84.3	185^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.1%	38	63.2	53.2	72.5				68.4	70.1	68.7				60.3			$8,653	$94	$8,559
SAIL Charter Academy - School for Arts-Infused Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	4575 Blanchard Woods Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	State Specialty Schools II- SAIL Charter Academy - School fo	Yes	No	No	Yes	(762) 585-1400	558	43	12.9	0.5%	315 (56.5%)	89 (15.9%)	90 (16.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (10.4%)	52.3	538^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.9%		65.8	383^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	69.2%	155	40.0	40.0	50.7	50.0	33.3	54.8	32.9	37.1	38.0	30.2	47.4	54.8	43.7	43.3	22.6	$7,593	$392	$7,201
Greenbrier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5116 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6060	630	44	14.4	17.9%	464 (73.7%)	62 (9.8%)	43 (6.8%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.3%)	93.3	92^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	92.6%		95.8	59^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.2%	33	68.2	67.2	68.8				72.9	82.4	70.5				63.4			$8,608	$93	$8,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Place Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Baker Place Elementary?

Students at Baker Place Elementary are 41% White, 35% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Baker Place Elementary in?

Columbia County

How many students attend Baker Place Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 948 students attended Baker Place Elementary.

Is Baker Place Elementary a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Baker Place Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Columbia Middle School
High : Grovetown High School

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