Bessie B Baker School serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Attendance Zone: Bessie B. Baker School serves the southeast part of Wayland, MI, covering an area of approximately 58.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, and the furthest edge located 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bessie B Baker School's student population of 280 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bessie B Baker School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
280 students attend Bessie B Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bessie B Baker School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bessie B Baker School offer ?
Bessie B Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bessie B Baker School part of?
Bessie B Baker School is part of Wayland Union Schools.
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