Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clara Byrd Baker Elementary serves the west part of Williamsburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
17%
21%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School's ranking?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School often compared to?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matoaka Elementary School, D.j. Montague Elementary School, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School?
457 students attend Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School offer ?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School part of?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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