At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
548.5
J. R. Baker Elementary School: 283 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about J. R. Baker Elementary School
J. R. Baker Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Columbia. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Maury County Schools. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%). English learners represent 11.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J. R. Baker Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.3%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black20.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Maury County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
308 reported students
J. Brown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
336 reported students
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
380 reported students
Spring Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
456 reported students
J E Woody Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
544 reported students
J E Woodard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
581 reported students
Public schools near J. R. Baker Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J E Woodard Elementary School Elementary · Maury County Schools | PK–04 | 581 | 2.2 mi |
| Highland Park Elementary School Elementary · Maury County Schools | PK–04 | 308 | 2.4 mi |
| Riverside Elementary School Elementary · Maury County Schools | PK–04 | 380 | 2.7 mi |
| J. Brown Elementary School Elementary · Maury County Schools | PK–04 | 336 | 3 mi |
| R Howell Elementary School Elementary · Maury County Schools | PK–04 | 587 | 6.2 mi |
| J E Woody Elementary School Elementary · Maury County Schools | PK–04 | 544 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J. R. Baker Elementary School
What grades does J. R. Baker Elementary School serve?
J. R. Baker Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Maury County Schools.
How many students attend J. R. Baker Elementary School?
J. R. Baker Elementary School reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 300 students.
Is J. R. Baker Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
J. R. Baker Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maury County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is J. R. Baker Elementary School in?
J. R. Baker Elementary School is part of Maury County Schools, based in Columbia, TN, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J. R. Baker Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J E Woodard Elementary School (2.2 mi), Highland Park Elementary School (2.4 mi), Riverside Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.