- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayland, MI
Bessie B Baker School
Federal NCES profile for Bessie B Baker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263555007165
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bessie B Baker School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wayland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bessie B Baker School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie B Baker School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wayland, MI.
School address
District: Wayland Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263555007165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bessie B Baker School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 263555007165 · Wayland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 15.6:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayland High School (800 students)
Bessie B Baker School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bessie B Baker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayland High S
Wayland High School
800 students
- Wayland Union
Wayland Union Middle School
611 students
- Pine Street El
Pine Street Elementary
413 students
- Dorr School 311
Dorr School
311 students
- This school 280
Bessie B Baker School
280 students
- Rj Steeby Scho 256
Rj Steeby School
256 students
What this shows Bessie B Baker School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bessie B Baker School compares
Bessie B Baker School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$13,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Bessie B Baker School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayland Union Schools reports $13,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bessie B Baker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Union Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rj Steeby School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bessie B Baker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bessie B Baker School
How many students attend Bessie B Baker School?
Bessie B Baker School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wayland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie B Baker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessie B Baker School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Bessie B Baker School?
41.1% of students at Bessie B Baker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bessie B Baker School?
The largest demographic group at Bessie B Baker School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Wayland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bessie B Baker School?
Bessie B Baker School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bessie B Baker School rank among public schools in Wayland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie B Baker School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wayland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wayland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayland Union Schools?
Besides Bessie B Baker School, Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students), Wayland Union Middle School (611 students), and Pine Street Elementary (413 students). See the Wayland Union Schools district page for the complete list.