- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lebanon, TN
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walter J. Baird Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470237000867
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter J. Baird Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 757
- students enrolled
Walter J. Baird Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Walter J. Baird Middle School grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 470237000867 · Lebanon, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Houston Elementary (759 students)
Walter J. Baird Middle School grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Walter J. Baird Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sam Houston El
Sam Houston Elementary
759 students
- This school
Walter J. Baird Middle School
757 students
- Jones Brummett
Jones Brummett Elementary School
740 students
- Castle Heights
Castle Heights Elementary
657 students
- Winfree Bryant
Winfree Bryant Middle School
589 students
- Coles Ferry El
Coles Ferry Elementary
581 students
What this shows Walter J. Baird Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter J. Baird Middle School compares
Walter J. Baird Middle School is a growing 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,149
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 757 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Walter J. Baird Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon reports $11,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter J. Baird Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones Brummett Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle Heights Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfree Bryant Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coles Ferry Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter J. Baird Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Lebanon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter J. Baird Middle School
How many students attend Walter J. Baird Middle School?
Walter J. Baird Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lebanon, TN. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter J. Baird Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter J. Baird Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter J. Baird Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walter J. Baird Middle School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter J. Baird Middle School?
Walter J. Baird Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Walter J. Baird Middle School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Lebanon, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon?
Besides Walter J. Baird Middle School, Lebanon also operates Sam Houston Elementary (759 students), Jones Brummett Elementary School (740 students), and Castle Heights Elementary (657 students). See the Lebanon district page for the complete list.