- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
Baird Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baird Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582000611
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baird Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #36 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baird Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baird Elementary ranks #36 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Baird Elementary shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 550582000611 · Green Bay, WI Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 13.9:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble High (2,149 students)
Baird Elementary shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Baird Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preble High
Preble High
2,149 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
1,121 students
- East High
East High
1,119 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,025 students
- Red Smith K-8
Red Smith K-8
924 students
- This school 513
Baird Elementary
513 students
What this shows Baird Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baird Elementary compares
Baird Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 32.7%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Baird Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Green Bay Area Public School District reports $15,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baird Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baird Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Smith K-8
Standard public school
924 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baird Elementary
How many students attend Baird Elementary?
Baird Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baird Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baird Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Baird Elementary?
62.5% of students at Baird Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baird Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baird Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baird Elementary?
Baird Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baird Elementary rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Baird Elementary ranks #36 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Baird Elementary, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.