Excellent
#249 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 11% in state
Baker Place Elementary
Elementary School · Columbia County · Grovetown, GA
A Columbia County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2011 Hero Way, Grovetown, GA 30813
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baker Place Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baker Place Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average259/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grovetown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,890
Median home value
$270,300
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euchee Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Lewiston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
| Grovetown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 975 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Columbia County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #8 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker Place Elementary is listed in Columbia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker Place Elementary
Baker Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Grovetown, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 948 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker Place Elementary
What grades does Baker Place Elementary serve?
Baker Place Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Baker Place Elementary?
Baker Place Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Place Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Place Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker Place Elementary rank in GA?
Baker Place Elementary ranks #249 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Baker Place Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker Place Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baker Place Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker Place Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Baker Place Elementary a charter school?
No, Baker Place Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker Place Elementary a Title I school?
No, Baker Place Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker Place Elementary?
39.7% of students at Baker Place Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (706) 447-2115
- Area population (ZIP 30813)
- 49,986
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30813; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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