Enrollment
463
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Guilford, CT
A. Baldwin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for A. Baldwin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090180000328
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. Baldwin Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Guilford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
A. Baldwin Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. Baldwin Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Guilford, CT.
School address
District: Guilford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090180000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. Baldwin Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at A. Baldwin Middle School
A. Baldwin Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Guilford, Connecticut, enrolling 463 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Connecticut average.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Guilford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Melissa Jones School (265 students): A. Baldwin Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.5:1).
Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students) and E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students) alongside A. Baldwin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. Baldwin Middle School compares
A. Baldwin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, A. Baldwin Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford School District, which includes A. Baldwin Middle School.
$23,399
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 14.9%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A. Baldwin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. C. Adams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guilford Lakes School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melissa Jones School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. W. Cox School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. Baldwin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Guilford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about A. Baldwin Middle School
How many students attend A. Baldwin Middle School?
A. Baldwin Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Guilford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. Baldwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. Baldwin Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. Baldwin Middle School?
8.1% of students at A. Baldwin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. Baldwin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at A. Baldwin Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Guilford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. Baldwin Middle School?
A. Baldwin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. Baldwin Middle School rank among elementary schools in Guilford?
By Resource Investment Index, A. Baldwin Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Guilford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Guilford on the city page.
Is A. Baldwin Middle School a good school?
A. Baldwin Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Guilford School District?
Besides A. Baldwin Middle School, Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students), E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students), and Guilford Lakes School (369 students). See the Guilford School District district page for the complete list.
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