- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baker, LA
Baker Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220004000342
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Heights Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Heights Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Baker, LA.
School address
District: City of Baker School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220004000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Baker Heights Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220004000342 · Baker, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 21.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (370 students)
Baker Heights Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Baker Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baker Heights Elementary School
381 students
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
370 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
155 students
- Park Ridge Aca 94
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
94 students
What this shows Baker Heights Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Heights Elementary School compares
Baker Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Baker Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for City of Baker School District reports $15,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Ridge Academic Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Baker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Baker Heights Elementary School?
Baker Heights Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Heights Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Heights Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Baker Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Heights Elementary School is African American at 84.8% of enrollment, in Baker, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Heights Elementary School?
Baker Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Heights Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Baker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baker on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Baker School District?
Besides Baker Heights Elementary School, City of Baker School District also operates Baker High School (370 students), Baker Middle School (155 students), and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School (94 students). See the City of Baker School District district page for the complete list.