Enrollment
403
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorestown, NJ
George C. Baker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George C. Baker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341071001134
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George C. Baker Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Moorestown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George C. Baker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George C. Baker Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Moorestown, NJ.
School address
District: Moorestown Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341071001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George C. Baker Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at George C. Baker Elementary School
George C. Baker Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moorestown, New Jersey, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the New Jersey average.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 611 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #270.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Moorestown Township Public School District also operates Moorestown High School (1,251 students) and Moorestown Upper Elementary School (869 students) alongside George C. Baker Elementary School.
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 George C. Baker Elementary School compares
George C. Baker Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 73.2%
Asian 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, George C. Baker Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moorestown Township Public School District, which includes George C. Baker Elementary School.
$24,551
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 24.4%
Federal 3.6%
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 George C. Baker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moorestown Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Allen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Roberts Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George C. Baker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George C. Baker Elementary School
How many students attend George C. Baker Elementary School?
George C. Baker Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moorestown, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George C. Baker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George C. Baker Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George C. Baker Elementary School?
2.8% of students at George C. Baker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George C. Baker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George C. Baker Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Moorestown, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George C. Baker Elementary School?
George C. Baker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 George C. Baker Elementary School rank among schools in Moorestown?
By Resource Investment Index, George C. Baker Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Moorestown, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moorestown on the city page.
Is George C. Baker Elementary School a good school?
George C. Baker Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey 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 Moorestown Township Public School District?
Besides George C. Baker Elementary School, Moorestown Township Public School District also operates Moorestown High School (1,251 students), Moorestown Upper Elementary School (869 students), and William Allen Middle School (635 students). See the Moorestown Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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