BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BALDWYN, Mississippi — 2 schools

756
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,584
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 756 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 739 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,584 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.7% local, 40.3% state, and 21.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,358 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #83 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 509:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.0% White, 43.3% African American, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Baldwyn High School accounts for 62.2% of all BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 509:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 15.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.0%
Federal
40.3%
State
38.7%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
83 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lee County county, where this district is located.

$847
Studio/mo
$852
1 BR/mo
$994
2 BR/mo
$1,257
3 BR/mo
$1,316
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,358
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 43.3%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

509:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Baldwyn High School
460
Baldwyn Elementary School
279

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 756 students.

How much does BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,584 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #83 in Mississippi.

What is the average teacher salary in BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT is $68,358 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 49.0% White, 43.3% African American, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #83 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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