Great school! My child looks forward to school everyday since kindergaten. Now in 4th grade.
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/09
I have two children who are students at Baker ES (1st & 3rd grades) and they are shining! The school offers a warm and friendly environment, with awesome teachers. We have loved participating in extracurricular activities (like Science Fair, Family Fun events, Book Fairs, etc.) and we look foward to
... Read more our children getting involved in more! It seems that diversity is embraced and children of all races are able to receive a great experience. The principal, administration, and teachers have done a great job building a positive school culture at Baker ES. I hope the local Middle School is on point as well! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/09
I have been very impressed by this school. My child entered Kindergarten last year and will be entering First Grade there this year. Although by the end of the year he was to the point of hating school, it was because he wasn't acclimated to the conformity of being in school yet. The Kindergarten
... Read more teacher was understanding of his situation and worked with him throughout the year to acclimate him to being in school. He looks forward to going back there for First Grade Next year. The only criticism I can offer is that the administration is lacking in compassion and speaks to adults like they are children, however, having grown up with a teacher/principal as my mother, I understand that they are used to dealing with children and it is unitentional. I am pleased with this school overall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/08
This is a great school. My daugther has learned alot this year. Her fourth grade teacher, Ms. C is such a great teacher. She really loves the kids and gets them to try thier very best in class. The school had feild day this yr, which was awesome for the kids. I hope they continue feild day for now on.
... Read more I will defiently recommend this elementary school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
My daughter has attended Baker since kindergarten and is now in 5th grade. I have been very impressed with the teachers in every grade, she has become an avid reader and is well above grade level in reading, math, science and social studies. The teachers are enthusiastic and responsive to parents.
... Read more We've seen 3 very different pricipals in the last 6 years, there have been some adjustments with each one but overall I have been pleased with the administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/08
Let me just say I love baker! I am a parent and teacher at Baker w(just got there this year - Aug. 2007) I actually live in a different school district, but brought my children with me to Baker because of what I see in the teachers and leadership. I see Baker from the inside and outside and it is an
... Read more awesome school! The teachers have lots of experience and are very attentive to students, making sure they are challenged and progressing well. No child seems to be slipping through the cracks because whether the student needs to be helped or challenged, the student's needs are met. That is a rare find. The principal is also very attentive and knows well what is going on in the classrooms. I am very happy with my twins' 2nd grade experience with Ms. P and Ms. C. I highly reccommend Baker! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/07
My daughter was a third grade student at Baker this year and I cannot say enough about her teacher. The interesting fact about the teacher is that he was a male and I believe the only male third grade teacher. She was very apprehensive about the situation going in, but the progress she made this year
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Posted by a teacher on 06/27/07
I have just relocated from Florida, and I am very pleased with the way my daughter's first grade teacher(Ms Kennebrew) worked extremely hard with the kids to bring out the best in each one of them. In addition, I love the way they are helping the kids by being better readers, by making them read 22 books
... Read more in a month. I now myself use the same format and enjoyed buying books to read. I will definitely recommend Baker Elementary to other parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/22/07
My son is in the 1st grade and I am not pleased with this school. We will me moving to a better school district. This school doesn't even offer field day, jump rope for heart, or any really good activities.
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/07
We have 4 children in our family. Our children were at Baker Elem. from 1996-2004. Because of Baker Elem. teachers, all of my children love to read and excell in math. We moved to Tennesse in 2004. During the first year(in TN) my children were way ahead and recieved straight A's and were not challenged
... Read more at all. We had quite a year of adjustment. Baker Elem. encouraged all children to strive to meet high standards in academics and creative thinking. Teachers and parents at Baker focused on building self-estem and helping others. The Quest (Science)Lab offered in 3rd grade was excellent. Also, Target(gifted program)benefited my children as well. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
779
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
73
Number of classrooms:
59
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Acworth schools — Baker Elementary School is located at 2361 Baker Rd Nw, Acworth GA 30101. 2361 Baker Rd Nw is in the 30101 ZIP code in Acworth, GA The school district for Baker Elementary School is the Cobb County School District. Baker Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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