- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baker, MT
Baker 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Baker 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300273000031
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker 7-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 72
- students enrolled
Baker 7-8 has class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker 7-8 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Baker, MT.
School address
District: Baker K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300273000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Baker 7-8 grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+20.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 300273000031 · Baker, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Longfellow School (158 students)
Baker 7-8 grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+20.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Baker 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longfellow Sch
Longfellow School
158 students
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
133 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
101 students
- This school
Baker 7-8
72 students
What this shows Baker 7-8 reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker 7-8 compares
Baker 7-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Baker 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Baker K-12 Schools reports $19,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker 7-8
How many students attend Baker 7-8?
Baker 7-8 has 72 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baker, MT. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker 7-8 is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Baker 7-8 is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Baker, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker 7-8?
Baker 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker 7-8 rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker 7-8 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Baker, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baker K-12 Schools?
Besides Baker 7-8, Baker K-12 Schools also operates Longfellow School (158 students), Baker High School (133 students), and Lincoln School (101 students). See the Baker K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.