- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grovetown, GA
Baker Place Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baker Place Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141004042
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Place Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Grovetown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Place Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Place Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Grovetown, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141004042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Baker Place Elementary shrank from 1,005 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 61.4 → 61.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 130141004042 · Grovetown, GA Other · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 15.7:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Baker Place Elementary shrank from 1,005 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 61.4 → 61.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Baker Place Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school
Baker Place Elementary
958 students
What this shows Baker Place Elementary reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Place Elementary compares
Baker Place Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Baker Place Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Place Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Place Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Grovetown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
1,060 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Grovetown Elementary School
Standard public school
908 students 14:1 students per teacher
Euchee Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~958 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Place Elementary
How many students attend Baker Place Elementary?
Baker Place Elementary has 958 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grovetown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,005 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Place Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Place Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Place Elementary?
21.1% of students at Baker Place Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Place Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baker Place Elementary is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Grovetown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Place Elementary?
Baker Place Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Place Elementary rank among schools in Grovetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Place Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Grovetown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grovetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Baker Place Elementary, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.