Enrollment
958
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Place Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker Place Elementary
Baker Place Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grovetown, Georgia, enrolling 958 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 958 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Grovetown's public schools, it stands alongside Cedar Ridge Elementary School (1,060 students): Baker Place Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students) and Greenbrier High School (1,935 students) alongside Baker Place Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker Place Elementary compares
Baker Place Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia County, which includes Baker Place Elementary.
$11,434
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.7%
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.
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
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~958 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Baker Place Elementary a good school?
Baker Place Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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