- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paragould, AR
Baldwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050001701289
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001701289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Baldwin Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 050001701289 · Paragould, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Paragould High School (881 students)
Baldwin Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Baldwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paragould High
Paragould High School
881 students
- Paragould Prim
Paragould Primary School
602 students
- Paragould Juni
Paragould Junior High
512 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
447 students
- Oak Grove Elem 270
Oak Grove Elementary School
270 students
- This school 221
Baldwin Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Baldwin Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin Elementary School compares
Baldwin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
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
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Baldwin Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paragould School District reports $11,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Elementary School
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Baldwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Elementary School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Baldwin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Baldwin Elementary School, Paragould School District also operates Paragould High School (881 students), Paragould Primary School (602 students), and Paragould Junior High (512 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.