Enrollment
738
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130129002021
Baker Elementary School — Acworth, GA
Federal NCES profile for Baker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Baker Elementary School reports 738 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the Georgia average and 35% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 369 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cobb County spends $14,611 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,611
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 738 Top 62% in Georgia — larger than 38% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.5% -45% vs state
NCES ID 130129002021
Student demographics
African American 31.6%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 31.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 369:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.9%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Baker Elementary School.
$14,611
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar other schools in Acworth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,108 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Pitner Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Pickett'S Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ford Elementary School
Standard public school
750 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Frey Elementary School
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691 students 13:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Baker Elementary School
How many students attend Baker Elementary School?
Baker Elementary School has 738 students enrolled. It is a other school in Acworth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Baker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Elementary School is African American at 31.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Acworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Elementary School?
Baker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.