Enrollment
155
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker Middle School
Baker Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Baker, Louisiana, enrolling 155 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.4% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Louisiana schools, with 155 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 155 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
City of Baker School District also operates Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students) and Baker High School (370 students) alongside Baker Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Baker Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,972
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Baker School District, which includes Baker Middle School.
$16,972
Per student
+4%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 37.0%
Federal 26.1%
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 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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Baker Middle School a good school?
Baker Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. 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 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.
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