Edith C Baker

brookline.k12.ma.us

672 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

672

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edith C Baker
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	64
Black	45
Asian	188
Two or More	83
American Indian	1

White
291 (43.3 %)
Asian
188 (28.0 %)
Two or More
83 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (9.5 %)
Black
45 (6.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Brookline
Phone:	(617)879-4500
Website:	http://brookline.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 87