George F. Baker Elementary

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George F. Baker Elementary School is located on Willson Road in the East End of Richmond, Virginia, and serves as a foundational educational institution for the surrounding community. As a part of the Richmond Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. Its mission typically aligns with the district's broader goals of closing achievement gaps and preparing students for the transition to middle school through structured curricula in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school plays an essential role in its neighborhood by acting as both a center for learning and a community hub. Like many schools in the Richmond area, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic student development, offering various resources to assist students with diverse learning needs. By prioritizing foundational skills and character development, George F. Baker Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where students can build the academic and social confidence necessary for future success in their educational journey.

410

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George F. Baker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	19
Black	367
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
367 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.6 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
White
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)226-8755
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 60