Enrollment
276
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin City, KS
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200372002015
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Baldwin City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Baldwin City, KS.
School address
District: Baldwin City · Kansas
NCES ID 200372002015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Baldwin City, Kansas, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Kansas schools and 43% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baldwin City spends $11,841 per pupil, 24% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baldwin City also operates Baldwin High School (437 students) and Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students) alongside Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center.
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 Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center compares
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 51% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin City, which includes Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center.
$11,841
Per student
-24%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 70.2%
Federal 6.0%
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 Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Elementary Primary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center?
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center is 19.7:1, which is 43% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center?
21.0% of students at Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Baldwin City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center?
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center rank among public schools in Baldwin City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Baldwin City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baldwin City on the city page.
Is Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center a good school?
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. 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 Baldwin City?
Besides Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center, Baldwin City also operates Baldwin High School (437 students), Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students), and Baldwin Junior High School (309 students). See the Baldwin City district page for the complete list.
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