At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
R.E. Baker Elementary School: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about R.E. Baker Elementary School
R.E. Baker Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Bentonville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Bentonville School District. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.9%). English learners represent 18.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking R.E. Baker Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.6%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black2.3%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bentonville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
381 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
404 reported students
Apple Glen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
497 reported students
Osage Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
551 reported students
The International School at Mary Mae Jones
Elementary · Grades KG–04
567 reported students
Elm Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
583 reported students
Public schools near R.E. Baker Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 404 | 0.6 mi |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 381 | 0.7 mi |
| Apple Glen Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 497 | 1.2 mi |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville Elementary · Charter · College Preparatory Academies of Arkansas | KG–08 | 787 | 1.3 mi |
| The International School at Mary Mae Jones Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 567 | 1.4 mi |
| Elm Tree Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 583 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about R.E. Baker Elementary School
What grades does R.E. Baker Elementary School serve?
R.E. Baker Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bentonville School District.
How many students attend R.E. Baker Elementary School?
R.E. Baker Elementary School reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at R.E. Baker Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 309 students and 18.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is R.E. Baker Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
R.E. Baker Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentonville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of R.E. Baker Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is R.E. Baker Elementary School in?
R.E. Baker Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District, based in Bentonville, AR, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near R.E. Baker Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (0.6 mi), Sugar Creek Elementary School (0.7 mi), Apple Glen Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.