J. R. Baker Elementary

www.maury-lea.maury.k12.tn.us/BakerElementary/index.htm

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

J. R. Baker Elementary School, located at 1301 Hampshire Pike in Columbia, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Maury County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare young learners for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a safe and nurturing setting.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to achieve common educational goals. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide initiatives. As a key part of the Columbia community, J. R. Baker Elementary is committed to maintaining high standards of instruction and creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

283

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. R. Baker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	64
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	28

White
131 (46.3%)
Hispanic
64 (22.6%)
Black
58 (20.5%)
Two or More
28 (9.9%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maury County
Phone:	(931)388-3319
Website:	http://www.maury-lea.maury.k12.tn.us/BakerElementary/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57