- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baldwin, MI
Baldwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260381004071
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Baldwin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baldwin, MI.
School address
District: Baldwin Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260381004071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Baldwin Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 260381004071 · Baldwin, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 12.2:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Junior High School (112 students)
Baldwin Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Baldwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baldwin Elementary School
220 students
- Baldwin Junior
Baldwin Junior High School
112 students
- Baldwin Senior
Baldwin Senior High School
110 students
What this shows Baldwin Elementary School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin Elementary School compares
Baldwin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$25,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Baldwin Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin Community Schools reports $25,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Elementary School
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has 220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baldwin, MI. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Elementary School?
92.9% of students at Baldwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Elementary School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Baldwin, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Baldwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baldwin, MI. 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 Community Schools?
Besides Baldwin Elementary School, Baldwin Community Schools also operates Baldwin Junior High School (112 students) and Baldwin Senior High School (110 students). See the Baldwin Community Schools district page for the complete list.