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J. R. Baker Elementary School

1301 HAMPHIRE PIKE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401

Ranked 141 of 232 in Tennessee

Top schools in Columbia
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

J. R. Baker Elementary School

1301 HAMPHIRE PIKE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401

About J. R. Baker Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 32% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
323
Total Students
$47202
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.4%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 16.8%
Black 22.3%
Two+ Races 7.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
51.4%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
16.8%
Black
22.3%
Two+ Races
7.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 323
45.9%
148 Female
54.1%
175 Male

Student Population

323 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

340 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

J. R. Baker Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1301 HAMPHIRE PIKE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401

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Phone

(931) 388-3319

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TOP 141 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at J. R. Baker Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 PM -3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jon-Micah Clanton, the principal of J.R. Baker Elementary School, received the honor of Principal of the Year from the Maury County Public Schools district in February 2023.

FAQ

Q1. Can you tell us about the history of J.R. Baker Elementary School?

Ans. J.R. Baker Elementary School, which opened in Columbia, Tennessee, in 1992, has a long history of encouraging creativity and critical thinking in students from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Q2: How do parents help with the school programs at J.R. Baker Elementary?

Ans. Parents help out in the classroom, organize charity drives, and take part in seasonal performances and school fairs.

Q3. What kinds of games and extra activities does J.R. Baker Elementary School offer?

Ans. Board game clubs, STEM challenges, dance and music programs, and specialized language enrichment classes are just some of the activities offered at J.R. Baker Elementary.

Q4. What is the makeup of the faculty and the distance between staff members at J.R. Baker Elementary?

Ans. There are 50 teachers at the school, 55% of whom are women and 45% of whom are men. Most of the staff live within 15 miles, which makes it easy for people to get to and get involved in the community.

Q5. How does J.R. Baker Elementary use technology and holiday activities?

Ans. Students use educational software, coding platforms, and virtual labs. Winter festivals, cultural days, and community fundraisers are some of the holiday events that happen every year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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