- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, VA
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clara Byrd Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510402002170
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510402002170 · Williamsburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 10.6:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school 457
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
457 students
What this shows Clara Byrd Baker Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Byrd Baker Elementary compares
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Byrd Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Norge Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Lane Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
D.J. Montague Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
How many students attend Clara Byrd Baker Elementary?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Clara Byrd Baker Elementary?
42.6% of students at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Byrd Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Byrd Baker Elementary?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
How does Clara Byrd Baker Elementary rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Clara Byrd Baker Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.