- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baker, FL
Baker School
Federal NCES profile for Baker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001321
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,434
- students enrolled
Baker School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Baker School held near 1,461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120138001321 · Baker, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,434 enr · 16.5:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Baker School held near 1,461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Baker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- This school
Baker School
1,434 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
1,111 students
What this shows Baker School reports 1,434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker School compares
Baker School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
284
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Baker School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker School
How many students attend Baker School?
Baker School has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baker, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% higher 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 School?
49.9% of students at Baker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker School?
The largest demographic group at Baker School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Baker, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker School?
Baker School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Baker School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.