Enrollment
566
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker-Koonce Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker-Koonce Int
Baker-Koonce Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Carthage, Texas, enrolling 566 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 566 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #348.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carthage Isd also operates Carthage H S (785 students) and Carthage Pri (513 students) alongside Baker-Koonce Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker-Koonce Int compares
Baker-Koonce Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carthage Isd, which includes Baker-Koonce Int.
$12,901
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.2%
State 6.3%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Baker-Koonce Int a good school?
Baker-Koonce Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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