Clara Byrd Baker Elementary

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a prominent member of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to developing the "whole child," emphasizing not only core academic standards in literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional growth and the cultivation of 21st-century skills.

The school is known for its active community engagement and a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Williamsburg area. By utilizing diverse instructional strategies and modern resources, Clara Byrd Baker aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from varied backgrounds are encouraged to become life-long learners and responsible citizens. The school's curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

457

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	63
Black	79
Asian	10
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	3

White
248 (54.3%)
Black
79 (17.3%)
Hispanic
63 (13.8%)
Two or More
54 (11.8%)
Asian
10 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)221-0949
Website:	http://wjccschools.org/cbb/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 83