Bessie B Baker School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bessie B Baker School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bessie B Baker School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wayland Union Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bessie B Baker School?
313 students attend Bessie B Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bessie B Baker School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is lower than 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 (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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