Enrollment
734
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, IN
Custer Baker Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Custer Baker Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180369002440
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer Baker Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer Baker Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Baker Intermediate School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369002440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Custer Baker Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Custer Baker Intermediate School
Custer Baker Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Franklin, Indiana, enrolling 734 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 734 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #137.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Franklin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clark Elementary School (440 students): Custer Baker Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students) and Franklin Community Middle School (726 students) alongside Custer Baker Intermediate 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 Custer Baker Intermediate School compares
Custer Baker Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$11,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Custer Baker Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Community School Corp, which includes Custer Baker Intermediate School.
$11,599
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 Custer Baker Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Custer Baker Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~734 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Custer Baker Intermediate School
How many students attend Custer Baker Intermediate School?
Custer Baker Intermediate School has 734 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Baker Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Baker Intermediate School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Custer Baker Intermediate School?
40.4% of students at Custer Baker Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer Baker Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Custer Baker Intermediate School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer Baker Intermediate School?
Custer Baker Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Custer Baker Intermediate School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Baker Intermediate School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Custer Baker Intermediate School a good school?
Custer Baker Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana 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 Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Custer Baker Intermediate School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students), Franklin Community Middle School (726 students), and Creekside Elementary School (517 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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