- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, TN
E K Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E K Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470282000989
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E K Baker Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 307
- students enrolled
E K Baker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E K Baker Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Athens, TN.
School address
District: Mcminn County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470282000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
E K Baker Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 470282000989 · Athens, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcminn High School (1,272 students)
E K Baker Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
E K Baker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcminn High Sc
Mcminn High School
1,272 students
- Riceville Elem
Riceville Elementary
641 students
- Central High S
Central High School
583 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
566 students
- Englewood Elem
Englewood Elementary
565 students
- This school 307
E K Baker Elementary
307 students
What this shows E K Baker Elementary reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How E K Baker Elementary compares
E K Baker Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, E K Baker Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Mcminn County reports $10,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E K Baker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riceville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Englewood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E K Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Athens
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about E K Baker Elementary
How many students attend E K Baker Elementary?
E K Baker Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, TN. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E K Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E K Baker Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E K Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E K Baker Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Athens, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E K Baker Elementary?
E K Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 E K Baker Elementary rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, E K Baker Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Athens, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcminn County?
Besides E K Baker Elementary, Mcminn County also operates Mcminn High School (1,272 students), Riceville Elementary (641 students), and Central High School (583 students). See the Mcminn County district page for the complete list.