EDITH C BAKER
Edith C Baker is a public elementary school that is part of the Brookline school district, located in Chestnut Hill, MA with about 762 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Edith C Baker has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Edith C. Baker Elementary School, located in the prestigious Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to educational excellence, the school benefits from being part of the well-funded and high-performing Public Schools of Brookline district. The campus is situated in a residential, community-focused area, which contributes to a supportive and stable environment for its diverse student body.
Beyond academics, Baker Elementary is widely recognized for its emphasis on social-emotional learning and inclusive practices. The school fosters a collaborative culture, encouraging active parental involvement through a very engaged PTO and various community events. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum that balances rigorous core instruction with enrichment programs in the arts and sciences, the school aims to prepare students for success while nurturing their personal development in a welcoming, neighborhood-centered setting.
For more information, contact Edith C Baker at (617) 879-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
EDITH C BAKER is a public school in Chestnut Hill, MA with about 762 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brookline
- Total Students:
- 762
- Teachers:
- 59.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 762 students
- White
- 48.4%
- Asian
- 27.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.