Bessie B Baker School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bessie B Baker School's student population of 303 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bessie B Baker School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bessie B Baker School?
303 students attend Bessie B Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bessie B Baker School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie B Baker School?
Bessie B Baker School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bessie B Baker School offer ?
Bessie B Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bessie B Baker School part of?
Bessie B Baker School is part of Wayland Union Schools School District.
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