George C. Baker Elementary School

Moorestown Township Public School District

baker.mtps.com/

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

George C. Baker Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the Moorestown Township Public School District in Moorestown, New Jersey. Serving students in the lower elementary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and academically stimulating environment. It emphasizes the foundational development of its students through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and character building.

Beyond its academic focus, George C. Baker Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from its location in a historic and suburban setting, providing a stable, supportive atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, families, and the wider Moorestown community. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing reputation for excellence within the district, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

397

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George C. Baker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	23
Black	14
Asian	29
Two or More	33

White
298 (75.1 %)
Two or More
33 (8.3 %)
Asian
29 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.8 %)
Black
14 (3.5 %)

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:	Moorestown Township Public School District
Phone:	(856)778-6630
Website:	http://baker.mtps.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 19

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 113

Ungraded 13