- Enrollment
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baker City, OR
South Baker Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for South Baker Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410171000007
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Baker Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Baker City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Baker Intermediate School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Baker Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Baker City, OR.
School address
District: Baker Sd 5j · Oregon
NCES ID 410171000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
South Baker Intermediate School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 410171000007 · Baker City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 15.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Web Academy (3,066 students)
South Baker Intermediate School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Baker Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Web Acad
Baker Web Academy
3,066 students
- Baker Early Co 534
Baker Early College
534 students
- Baker High Sch 478
Baker High School
478 students
- This school 268
South Baker Intermediate School
268 students
- Brooklyn Prima 249
Brooklyn Primary School
249 students
- Baker Middle S 226
Baker Middle School
226 students
What this shows South Baker Intermediate School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Baker Intermediate School compares
South Baker Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$8,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, South Baker Intermediate School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baker Sd 5j reports $8,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Baker Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Early College | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Baker Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Baker City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brooklyn Primary School
Standard public school
249 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Baker Early Learning Center
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Baker Virtual Academy
Standard public school
40 students 40:1 students per teacher
Keating Elementary School
Standard public school
26 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Baker Intermediate School
How many students attend South Baker Intermediate School?
South Baker Intermediate School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baker City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Baker Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Baker Intermediate School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Baker Intermediate School?
67.6% of students at South Baker Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Baker Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at South Baker Intermediate School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Baker City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Baker Intermediate School?
South Baker Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Baker Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Baker City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Baker Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Baker City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baker City on the city page.
What other schools are in Baker Sd 5j?
Besides South Baker Intermediate School, Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students), Baker Early College (534 students), and Baker High School (478 students). See the Baker Sd 5j district page for the complete list.