- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Custer Baker Intermediate School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180369002440 · Franklin, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 17.1:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Community High School (1,531 students)
Custer Baker Intermediate School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Custer Baker Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community High School
1,531 students
- This school
Custer Baker Intermediate School
734 students
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community Middle School
726 students
- Creekside Elem 517
Creekside Elementary School
517 students
- Northwood Elem 505
Northwood Elementary School
505 students
- Needham Elemen 347
Needham Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Custer Baker Intermediate School reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Custer Baker Intermediate School compares
Custer Baker Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Franklin Community School Corp reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~734 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.