- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, TX
Baker-Koonce Int
Federal NCES profile for Baker-Koonce Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481311000811
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker-Koonce Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker-Koonce Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker-Koonce Int ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Carthage, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Baker-Koonce Int held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481311000811 · Carthage, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 14.2:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage H S (785 students)
Baker-Koonce Int held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Baker-Koonce Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage H S
Carthage H S
785 students
- This school
Baker-Koonce Int
566 students
- Carthage Pri
Carthage Pri
513 students
- Carthage J H
Carthage J H
398 students
- Libby El
Libby El
375 students
What this shows Baker-Koonce Int reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker-Koonce Int compares
Baker-Koonce Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Baker-Koonce Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carthage Isd reports $13,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker-Koonce Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Libby El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker-Koonce Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baker-Koonce Int
How many students attend Baker-Koonce Int?
Baker-Koonce Int has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, TX. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker-Koonce Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker-Koonce Int is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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-Koonce Int?
53.7% of students at Baker-Koonce Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker-Koonce Int?
The largest demographic group at Baker-Koonce Int is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Carthage, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker-Koonce Int?
Baker-Koonce Int has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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-Koonce Int rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker-Koonce Int ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Carthage, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage Isd?
Besides Baker-Koonce Int, Carthage Isd also operates Carthage H S (785 students), Carthage Pri (513 students), and Carthage J H (398 students). See the Carthage Isd district page for the complete list.