Enrollment
365
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baldwin City, KS
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Elementary Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200372001989
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Baldwin City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Baldwin City, KS.
School address
District: Baldwin City · Kansas
NCES ID 200372001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Elementary Primary Center compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baldwin City, Kansas, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Kansas schools and 33% 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 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Junior High School (309 students) alongside Baldwin Elementary Primary 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 Primary Center compares
Baldwin Elementary Primary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin City, which includes Baldwin Elementary Primary 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 Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Elementary Primary 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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baldwin City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is 18.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
24.5% of students at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Baldwin City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Primary Center rank among public schools in Baldwin City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center ranks #1 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 Primary Center a good school?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Primary Center, Baldwin City also operates Baldwin High School (437 students), Baldwin Junior High School (309 students), and Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center (276 students). See the Baldwin City district page for the complete list.
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