- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baker, CA
Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060361000286
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for California
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baker, CA.
School address
District: Baker Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060361000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Baker Elementary shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060361000286 · Baker, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 11.8:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Junior High (35 students)
Baker Elementary shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Baker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baker Elementary
59 students
- Baker Junior H
Baker Junior High
35 students
- Baker High
Baker High
31 students
What this shows Baker Elementary reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Elementary compares
Baker Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$31,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
White 20.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Baker Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Baker Valley Unified reports $31,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Junior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Elementary
How many students attend Baker Elementary?
Baker Elementary has 59 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baker, CA. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Elementary?
67.2% of students at Baker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Baker, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Elementary?
Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Elementary rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baker, CA. 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 Valley Unified?
Besides Baker Elementary, Baker Valley Unified also operates Baker Junior High (35 students) and Baker High (31 students). See the Baker Valley Unified district page for the complete list.