- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baldwin City, KS
Baldwin High School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200372000704
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Baldwin City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baldwin City, KS.
School address
District: Baldwin City · Kansas
NCES ID 200372000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Baldwin High School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 200372000704 · Baldwin City, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 14.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students)
Baldwin High School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Baldwin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baldwin High School
437 students
- Baldwin Elemen
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 High School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin High School compares
Baldwin High School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,718
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Baldwin High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin High School'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 high 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin High School
How many students attend Baldwin High School?
Baldwin High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baldwin City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin High School?
19.1% of students at Baldwin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin High School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Baldwin City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin High School?
Baldwin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Baldwin City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin High School ranks #3 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 High School, Baldwin City also operates Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students), Baldwin Junior High School (309 students), and Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center (276 students). See the Baldwin City district page for the complete list.