Enrollment
249
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baker City, OR
Brooklyn Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410171000002
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Baker City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Primary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Primary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Baker City, OR.
School address
District: Baker Sd 5j · Oregon
NCES ID 410171000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn Primary School
Brooklyn Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Baker City, Oregon, enrolling 249 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baker Sd 5j spends $6,248 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Baker City's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Baker Intermediate School (268 students): Brooklyn Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students) and Baker Early College (534 students) alongside Brooklyn Primary 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 Brooklyn Primary School compares
Brooklyn Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Oregon - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.7%
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
$6,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Brooklyn Primary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker Sd 5j, which includes Brooklyn Primary School.
$6,248
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 72.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 Brooklyn Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Early College | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Baker Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Baker City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Baker Intermediate School
Standard public school
268 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Baker Early Learning Center
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Baker Virtual Academy
Standard public school
40 students 40:1 students per teacher
Keating Elementary School
Standard public school
26 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Primary School
How many students attend Brooklyn Primary School?
Brooklyn Primary School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baker City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Primary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Brooklyn Primary School?
67.4% of students at Brooklyn Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Primary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Baker City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Primary School?
Brooklyn Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklyn Primary School rank among elementary schools in Baker City?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Primary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Baker City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baker City on the city page.
Is Brooklyn Primary School a good school?
Brooklyn Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon 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 Baker Sd 5j?
Besides Brooklyn Primary School, Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students), Baker Early College (534 students), and Baker High School (478 students). See the Baker Sd 5j district page for the complete list.
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