Custer Baker Intermediate School
727 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Custer Baker Intermediate School (CBIS), located in Franklin, Indiana, serves as the bridge between elementary and middle school for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Franklin Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition toward greater student independence. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge young learners while providing the foundational skills necessary for success as they prepare for the more complex academic demands of the junior high level.
Beyond its academic focus, Custer Baker Intermediate School is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture through various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and character-building initiatives. The staff emphasizes collaboration and community engagement, striving to keep families involved in the educational process. By balancing structured classroom instruction with opportunities for exploration, CBIS works to ensure that its students not only meet educational benchmarks but also develop the confidence and interpersonal skills required to thrive in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its academic focus, Custer Baker Intermediate School is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture through various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and character-building initiatives. The staff emphasizes collaboration and community engagement, striving to keep families involved in the educational process. By balancing structured classroom instruction with opportunities for exploration, CBIS works to ensure that its students not only meet educational benchmarks but also develop the confidence and interpersonal skills required to thrive in their future academic endeavors.
727
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 624 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black | 12 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 47 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White624 (85.8 %)
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Two or More47 (6.5 %)
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Hispanic34 (4.7 %)
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Black12 (1.7 %)
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Asian7 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Franklin Community School Corp |
| Phone: | (317)346-8600 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 727 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 313 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 56 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
358
Grade 6
369
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 358 |
| Grade 6 | 369 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 356 | 49% |
| Male | 371 | 51% |
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