- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baker, LA
Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220004000343
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Baker, LA.
School address
District: City of Baker School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220004000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Baker Middle School shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220004000343 · Baker, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 14.1:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students)
Baker Middle School shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Baker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Heights
Baker Heights Elementary School
381 students
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
370 students
- This school
Baker Middle School
155 students
- Park Ridge Aca 94
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
94 students
What this shows Baker Middle School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Middle School compares
Baker Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Baker Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Ridge Academic Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 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 Middle School?
57.4% of students at Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Middle School is African American at 81.9% of enrollment, in Baker, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public 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 public schools in Baker on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Baker School District?
Besides Baker Middle School, City of Baker School District also operates Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students), Baker High School (370 students), and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School (94 students). See the City of Baker School District district page for the complete list.