Excellent
#251 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 14% in state
J. R. Baker Elementary
Elementary School · Maury County · Columbia, TN
A Maury County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1301 Hamphire PIKE, Columbia, TN 38401
- Math 44% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. R. Baker Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where J. R. Baker Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$69,467
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| White Stone AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| J E Woodard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Highland Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maury County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. R. Baker Elementary is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. R. Baker Elementary
J. R. Baker Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. R. Baker Elementary
What grades does J. R. Baker Elementary serve?
J. R. Baker Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend J. R. Baker Elementary?
J. R. Baker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. R. Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. R. Baker Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. R. Baker Elementary rank in TN?
J. R. Baker Elementary ranks #251 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is J. R. Baker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
J. R. Baker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 J. R. Baker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. R. Baker Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. R. Baker Elementary a charter school?
No, J. R. Baker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. R. Baker Elementary a Title I school?
No, J. R. Baker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (931) 388-3319
- Area population (ZIP 38401)
- 66,696
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38401; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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