- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
James F Baugher El Sch held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 421548005353 · Milton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 13.7:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton Hs (608 students)
James F Baugher El Sch held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
James F Baugher El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milton Hs
Milton Hs
608 students
- This school
James F Baugher El Sch
560 students
- Milton Area Ms
Milton Area Ms
445 students
- White Deer El
White Deer El Sch
287 students
What this shows James F Baugher El Sch reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How James F Baugher El Sch compares
James F Baugher El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Milton Area Sd reports $18,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~560 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.