Enrollment
926
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390439600924
Baker Middle School — Fairborn, OH
Federal NCES profile for Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fairborn City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Baker Middle School reports 926 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 309 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fairborn City spends $23,094 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.5% from local sources (property taxes), 39.1% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,094
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 926 Top 93% in Ohio — larger than 7% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390439600924
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 309:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 237
Expulsions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairborn City, which includes Baker Middle School.
$23,094
Per student
+37%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 39.1%
Federal 15.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 926 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fairborn, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Middle School is White at 68.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairborn, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.