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Baker Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · City of Baker School District · Baker, LA
A City of Baker School District elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3750 Harding Street, Baker, LA 70714
- Math 11% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baker Heights Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baker Heights Elementary School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baker), 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
$60,333
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Brownfields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| White Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
City of Baker School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker Heights Elementary School is listed in City of Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker Heights Elementary School
Baker Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baker, LA, part of City of Baker School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker Heights Elementary School
What grades does Baker Heights Elementary School serve?
Baker Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Baker Heights Elementary School?
Baker Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Heights Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker Heights Elementary School rank in LA?
Baker Heights Elementary School ranks #1,275 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Baker Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker Heights Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Baker Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Baker Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Baker Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker Heights Elementary School?
70.3% of students at Baker Heights Elementary School 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
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (225) 775-1493
- Area population (ZIP 70714)
- 17,449
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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