Is George F. Baker Elementary a good school?

George F. Baker Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend George F. Baker Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended George F. Baker Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of George F. Baker Elementary?

Students at George F. Baker Elementary are 89% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of George F. Baker Elementary attend?

Students who attend George F. Baker Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : John Rolfe Middle High : Varina High

George F. Baker Elementary

Summary:

George F. Baker Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 410 students in grades PK-5, with a student population that is predominantly African American and from low-income families.

George F. Baker Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests compared to the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia state averages. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.3% to 88.54%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. While George F. Baker Elementary shares a similar demographic profile with nearby schools in the Richmond City Public Schools district, its academic performance is consistently lower, with the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics and reading dropping significantly in recent years.

The data suggests that George F. Baker Elementary would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic needs of its student population, which may include additional funding, professional development for teachers, and specialized programs or resources to support student learning and achievement. Nearby schools like Chimborazo Elementary, which also serves a high-poverty area, have outperformed George F. Baker Elementary on most SOL tests, indicating that the challenges faced by the school may be surmountable with the right strategies and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6651 Willson Rd
Richmond, VA 23231

(804) 226-8755

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
902^nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Students who attend George F. Baker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	John Rolfe Middle
High:	Varina High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.7%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George F. Baker Elementary ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 29^th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.7%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George F. Baker Elementary is 14.5, which is the 19^th best among 45 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare George F. Baker Elementary employs 31 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George F. Baker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks George F. Baker Elementary 902^nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See George F. Baker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

Henrico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrico County Public Schools 88^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at George F. Baker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	58.83	450^th	1062	57.6%
2006	36.02	820^th	1071	23.4%
2007	47.92	634^th	1083	41.5%
2008	66.71	331^st	1081	69.4%
2009	66.90	324^th	1082	70.1%
2010	71.74	237^th	1113	78.7%
2011	61.83	413^th	1117	63.0%
2012	45.70	690^th	1117	38.2%
2013	47.71	633^rd	1120	43.5%
2014	35.23	819^th	1110	26.2%
2015	51.78	613^th	1100	44.3%
2016	52.92	576^th	1096	47.4%
2017	61.13	438^th	1099	60.1%
2018	33.97	836^th	1097	23.8%
2019	33.51	832^nd	1105	24.7%
2021	7.21	1038^th	1103	5.9%
2022	10.41	1020^th	1109	8.0%
2023	15.44	975^th	1114	12.5%
2024	25.00	902^nd	1114	19.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George F. Baker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.93	775^th	1036	25.2%

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Rank History for Female students at George F. Baker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.59	963^rd	1100	12.5%
2024	16.45	966^th	1098	12.0%

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Rank History for Male students at George F. Baker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.68	976^th	1093	10.7%
2024	37.73	752^nd	1101	31.7%

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Rank History for African American students at George F. Baker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.02	441^st	579	23.8%
2024	42.07	384^th	588	34.7%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George F. Baker Elementary

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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	385	385
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	403	403
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	411	411
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422	422
1993	135	260	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1994	112	290	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1995	84	251	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
1996	84	251	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
1997	78	295	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
1998	64	326	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1999	35	314	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	28	352	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	-4	380
2001	22	368	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2002	22	386	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2003	22	386	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2004	21	402	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	425
2005	22	427	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	5	460
2006	11	433	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	10	461
2007	9	398	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	37	453
2008	9	400	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	68	490
2009	10	384	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	63	464
2010	17	449	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	5	476
2011	11	434	0	12	2	0	14	0	473
2012	17	443	0	14	1	0	14	0	489
2013	22	446	1	10	1	0	14	0	494
2014	26	437	0	12	1	0	16	0	492
2015	22	421	0	14	2	0	16	0	475
2016	22	397	0	15	2	1	18	0	455
2017	15	371	0	16	1	1	17	0	421
2018	10	355	0	14	1	1	11	0	392
2019	12	380	0	14	1	1	8	0	416
2020	16	365	1	15	2	1	8	0	408
2021	15	331	1	13	1	1	8	0	370
2022	15	368	2	13	1	1	7	0	407
2023	7	367	4	19	1	1	11	0	410
2024	9	401	4	18	1	0	19	0	452

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George F. Baker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	385	24.1	15.9	n/a
1990	403	24.9	16.1	n/a
1991	411	26.9	15.2	n/a
1992	422	27.4	15.4	n/a
1993	399	25.9	15.4	n/a
1994	407	21.3	n/a	61.4
1995	338	n/a	0.0	46.4
1996	338	n/a	0.0	46.4
1997	376	n/a	0.0	52.4
1998	393	n/a	0.0	47.6
1999	353	22.0	16.0	55.2
2000	380	n/a	0.0	52.1
2001	394	22.0	17.9	50.3
2002	410	33.0	12.4	35.1
2003	410	33.0	12.4	35.1
2004	425	29.0	14.7	40.6
2005	460	28.0	16.4	39.3
2006	461	32.0	14.4	47.2
2007	453	34.0	13.3	52.6
2008	490	28.1	17.4	56.6
2009	464	27.5	16.9	62.6
2010	476	24.5	19.4	56.1
2011	473	26.3	17.9	59.8
2012	489	25.5	19.1	59.1
2013	494	18.0	27.4	59.5
2014	492	17.0	28.9	64.8
2015	475	24.0	19.7	60.8
2016	455	23.0	19.7	66.2
2017	421	25.0	16.8	63.9
2018	392	21.8	17.9	65.6
2019	416	23.0	18.0	64.4
2020	408	24.8	16.4	68.1
2021	370	23.5	15.7	n/a
2022	407	24.0	16.9	68.3
2023	410	32.0	12.8	88.5
2024	452	31.0	14.5	92.7

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 George F. Baker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	385	24.1	15.9	n/a
1990	403	24.9	16.1	n/a
1991	411	26.9	15.2	n/a
1992	422	27.4	15.4	n/a
1993	399	25.9	15.4	n/a
1994	407	21.3	n/a	61.4
1995	338	n/a	0.0	46.4
1996	338	n/a	0.0	46.4
1997	376	n/a	0.0	52.4
1998	393	n/a	0.0	47.6
1999	353	22.0	16.0	55.2
2000	380	n/a	0.0	52.1
2001	394	22.0	17.9	50.3
2002	410	33.0	12.4	35.1
2003	410	33.0	12.4	35.1
2004	425	29.0	14.7	40.6
2005	460	28.0	16.4	39.3
2006	461	32.0	14.4	47.2
2007	453	34.0	13.3	52.6
2008	490	28.1	17.4	56.6
2009	464	27.5	16.9	62.6
2010	476	24.5	19.4	56.1
2011	473	26.3	17.9	59.8
2012	489	25.5	19.1	59.1
2013	494	18.0	27.4	59.5
2014	492	17.0	28.9	64.8
2015	475	24.0	19.7	60.8
2016	455	23.0	19.7	66.2
2017	421	25.0	16.8	63.9
2018	392	21.8	17.9	65.6
2019	416	23.0	18.0	64.4
2020	408	24.8	16.4	68.1
2021	370	23.5	15.7	n/a
2022	407	24.0	16.9	68.3
2023	410	32.0	12.8	88.5
2024	452	31.0	14.5	92.7

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George F. Baker 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 832^nd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 975^th of 1114 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (George F. Baker Elementary)	80	26.5	53.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	81	64.4	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (George F. Baker Elementary)	69	44.1	24.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	70	64.4	5.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (George F. Baker Elementary)	78	36.8	41.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	81	67.1	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (George F. Baker Elementary)	68	66.7	1.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	74	73	1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (George F. Baker Elementary)	74	39	35%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	84	66.6	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (George F. Baker Elementary)	77	62.7	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)	82	68	14%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (George F. Baker Elementary)	64	52.5	11.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	80	69.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	410	1.4%
African American	380	367	3.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	14	19	35.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	12	7	41.7%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	88.5%	24.1%

Schools Near George F. Baker Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George F. Baker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6651 Willson Rd	Richmond	23231	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 226-8755	452	31	14.5	92.7%	9 (2.0%)	401 (88.7%)	18 (4.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	25	902^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	19.0%		15.4	975^th of 1114 public elementary schools	12.5%	73	49.3	29.9	60.7	75.0	49.3	53.7	69.6
Henry D. Ward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Darbytown Road	Richmond	23231	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 795-7030	499	29	17.2	92.8%	77 (15.4%)	363 (72.7%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	20	937^th of 1114 public elementary schools	15.9%		16.2	966^th of 1114 public elementary schools	13.3%	29	40.0	58.1	51.3	57.9	41.4	69.2	51.3
Montrose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2820 Williamsburg Rd	Richmond	23231	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 226-8765	309	25	12.3	91.3%	30 (9.7%)	230 (74.4%)	28 (9.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.5%)	8.2	1045^th of 1114 public elementary schools	6.2%		18	954^th of 1114 public elementary schools	14.4%	91	40.0	42.6	26.1	50.0	50.0	52.2	50.0		$10,636	$1,323	$9,314
Varina Elementary	Public	3-5	2551 New Market Rd	Richmond	23231	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 795-7010	261	21	12.4	92.7%	44 (16.9%)	181 (69.3%)	20 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.7%)	11.3	1012^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.2%		20.9	933^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	16.2%	79	44.9	49.4	33.3	43.5	47.4	56.3	60.7		$12,148	$1,030	$11,118
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	8320 Buffin Rd	Richmond	23231	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 795-7020	339	22	15.4	91.7%	77 (22.7%)	214 (63.1%)	20 (5.9%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)								(n/a)
Jacob L. Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 S Laburnum Ave	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 226-8745	469	34	13.7	92.5%	20 (4.3%)	379 (80.8%)	51 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	14	989^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.2%		12.7	999^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.3%	10	47.5	51.1	44.0	52.0	46.6	59.6	55.4
Chimborazo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 E Marshall St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-8392	388	20	19.4	100.0%	44 (11.3%)	287 (74.0%)	25 (6.4%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.9%)	24.5	905^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.8%		13.7	994^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.8%	89	47.6	55.1	56.4	60.0	55.6	74.0	60.0	42.0	$9,604	$729	$8,875
Seven Pines Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Beulah Rd	Sandston	23150	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 328-4065	425	28	15.1	94.4%	144 (33.9%)	199 (46.8%)	36 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.2%)	29.9	845^th of 1114 public elementary schools	24.1%		29.2	852^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	23.5%	7	55.9	69.5	61.0	57.1	55.0	62.7	62.3		$11,193	$587	$10,606
Sandston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7 Naglee Ave	Sandston	23150	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 328-4055	185	15	12.3	92.4%	66 (35.7%)	66 (35.7%)	29 (15.7%)	4 (2.2%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.2%)	38.9	738^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.8%		56.6	528^th of 1114 public elementary schools	52.6%	210	53.1	64.5	73.7	73.7	54.8	64.5	79.0		$14,099	$3,127	$10,972
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2409 Webber Avenue	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5008	523	30	17.4	99.6%	14 (2.7%)	322 (61.6%)	178 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2.5	1104^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.9%		1.4	1111^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.3%	7	27.1	36.0	35.4	30.8	33.7	47.1	38.3	36.0	$9,449	$751	$8,698

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