- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, TN
J. R. Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. R. Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470276000961
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. R. Baker Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 283
- students enrolled
J. R. Baker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. R. Baker Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
J. R. Baker Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470276000961 · Columbia, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
J. R. Baker Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
J. R. Baker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- This school 283
J. R. Baker Elementary
283 students
What this shows J. R. Baker Elementary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. R. Baker Elementary compares
J. R. Baker Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, J. R. Baker Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. R. Baker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. R. Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
R Howell Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
J E Woodard Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
J. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Maury County
Standard public school
57 students 14.3:1 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. R. Baker Elementary
How many students attend J. R. Baker Elementary?
J. R. Baker Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, TN. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. R. Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. R. Baker Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. R. Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. R. Baker Elementary is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. R. Baker Elementary?
J. R. Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 J. R. Baker Elementary rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, J. R. Baker Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides J. R. Baker Elementary, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.