Enrollment
534
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262994006567
Baldwin Elementary School — Rochester, MI
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Baldwin Elementary School reports 534 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% below the Michigan average and 88% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rochester Community School District spends $14,855 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 65.4% from the state, and 5.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baldwin Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 534 Top 78% in Michigan — larger than 22% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.4% -88% vs state
NCES ID 262994006567
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes Baldwin Elementary School.
$14,855
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Elementary School
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCHESTER, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Elementary School?
6.4% 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 82.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCHESTER, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.