Enrollment
72
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker 7-8
Baker 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Baker, Montana, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 72 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 32 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 72 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baker K-12 Schools also operates Longfellow School (158 students) and Baker High School (133 students) alongside Baker 7-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker 7-8 compares
Baker 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker K-12 Schools, which includes Baker 7-8.
$17,598
Per student
-9%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 53.5%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Baker on the city page.
Is Baker 7-8 a good school?
Baker 7-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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