Enrollment
560
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milton, PA
James F Baugher El Sch
Federal NCES profile for James F Baugher El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421548005353
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James F Baugher El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James F Baugher El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James F Baugher El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milton, PA.
School address
District: Milton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421548005353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James F Baugher El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at James F Baugher El Sch
James F Baugher El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Milton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 560 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #287, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Milton Area Sd also operates Milton Hs (608 students) and Milton Area Ms (445 students) alongside James F Baugher El Sch.
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 James F Baugher El Sch compares
James F Baugher El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$17,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, James F Baugher El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton Area Sd, which includes James F Baugher El Sch.
$17,800
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.3%
Federal 16.5%
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 James F Baugher El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Hs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Deer El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James F Baugher El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James F Baugher El Sch
How many students attend James F Baugher El Sch?
James F Baugher El Sch has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F Baugher El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at James F Baugher El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James F Baugher El Sch?
57.3% of students at James F Baugher El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James F Baugher El Sch?
The largest demographic group at James F Baugher El Sch is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Milton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James F Baugher El Sch?
James F Baugher El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 James F Baugher El Sch rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, James F Baugher El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milton on the city page.
Is James F Baugher El Sch a good school?
James F Baugher El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Milton Area Sd?
Besides James F Baugher El Sch, Milton Area Sd also operates Milton Hs (608 students), Milton Area Ms (445 students), and White Deer El Sch (287 students). See the Milton Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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