- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Baker El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Baker El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422457005195
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #33 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Upper St. Clair Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422457005195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Baker El Sch grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 422457005195 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 16.2:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students)
Baker El Sch grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Baker El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Saint Cl
Upper Saint Clair Hs
1,269 students
- Fort Couch Ms
Fort Couch Ms
647 students
- Boyce Ms
Boyce Ms
624 students
- Eisenhower El
Eisenhower El Sch
524 students
- This school 471
Baker El Sch
471 students
- Streams El Sch 468
Streams El Sch
468 students
What this shows Baker El Sch reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker El Sch compares
Baker El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 85% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Baker El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper St. Clair Sd reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Saint Clair Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Couch Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyce Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streams El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker El Sch
How many students attend Baker El Sch?
Baker El Sch has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker El Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker El Sch?
8.5% of students at Baker El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Baker El Sch is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker El Sch?
Baker El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper St. Clair Sd?
Besides Baker El Sch, Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students), Fort Couch Ms (647 students), and Boyce Ms (624 students). See the Upper St. Clair Sd district page for the complete list.