- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200372001989 · Baldwin City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 18.3:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin High School (437 students)
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin High S
Baldwin High School
437 students
- This school
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
365 students
- Baldwin Junior
Baldwin Junior High School
309 students
- Baldwin Elemen
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
276 students
What this shows Baldwin Elementary Primary Center reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin Elementary Primary Center compares
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,718
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Baldwin City reports $11,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.