- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philadelphia, PA
Baldi C C a Ms
Federal NCES profile for Baldi C C a Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421899006824
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldi C C a Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldi C C a Ms has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldi C C a Ms ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899006824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Baldi C C a Ms held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 96.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 421899006824 · Philadelphia, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,510 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Baldi C C a Ms held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 96.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Baldi C C a Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school
Baldi C C a Ms
1,510 students
What this shows Baldi C C a Ms reports 1,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldi C C a Ms compares
Baldi C C a Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,510
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Asian 30.3%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Baldi C C a Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldi C C a Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldi C C a Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Harding Warren G Ms
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570 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
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Wagner Gen Louis Ms
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Clemente Roberto Ms
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Amy at Martin
Standard public school
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Nationwide middle 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 (~1,510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldi C C a Ms
How many students attend Baldi C C a Ms?
Baldi C C a Ms has 1,510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,462 (2022-23) → 1,515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldi C C a Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldi C C a Ms is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldi C C a Ms?
100.0% of students at Baldi C C a Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldi C C a Ms?
The largest demographic group at Baldi C C a Ms is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldi C C a Ms?
Baldi C C a Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Baldi C C a Ms rank among middle schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldi C C a Ms ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Baldi C C a Ms, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.