- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Morgan, CO
Baker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080405006698
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Colorado
NCES ID 080405006698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Baker Elementary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080405006698 · Fort Morgan, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 17.8:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Morgan High School (945 students)
Baker Elementary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Baker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Morgan Hi
Fort Morgan High School
945 students
- Fort Morgan Mi
Fort Morgan Middle School
749 students
- Columbine Elem
Columbine Elementary School
421 students
- Sherman Early
Sherman Early Childhood Center
409 students
- This school 321
Baker Elementary School
321 students
- Green Acres El 320
Green Acres Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Baker Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Elementary School compares
Baker Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
White 23.1%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Baker Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Elementary School
How many students attend Baker Elementary School?
Baker Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Morgan, CO. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Elementary School?
58.4% of students at Baker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Fort Morgan, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Elementary School?
Baker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Morgan?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Morgan on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
Besides Baker Elementary School, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students), Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students), and Columbine Elementary School (421 students). See the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan district page for the complete list.