George C. Baker Elementary School serves 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
George C. Baker Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George C. Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George C. Baker Elementary School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George C. Baker Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George C. Baker Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
4%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George C. Baker Elementary School's ranking?
George C. Baker Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are George C. Baker Elementary School often compared to?
George C. Baker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary E. Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend George C. Baker Elementary School?
384 students attend George C. Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of George C. Baker Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C. Baker Elementary School?
George C. Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George C. Baker Elementary School offer ?
George C. Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George C. Baker Elementary School part of?
George C. Baker Elementary School is part of Moorestown Township Public School District.
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