- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Porte, TX
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482619002956
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 482619002956 · La Porte, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.7:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: La Porte H S (2,090 students)
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Porte H S
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- La Porte J H 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- This school 502
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
502 students
What this shows James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus compares
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 33.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
How many students attend James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Porte, TX. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
54.1% of students at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 H Baker Sixth Grade Campus rank among middle schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in La Porte on the city page.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.