Enrollment
437
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200372000704
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Baldwin City · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin High School
Baldwin High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Baldwin City, Kansas, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 437 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baldwin City spends $11,841 per pupil, 24% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baldwin City also operates Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students) and Baldwin Junior High School (309 students) alongside Baldwin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baldwin High School compares
Baldwin High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin City, which includes Baldwin High School.
$11,841
Per student
-24%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 70.2%
Federal 6.0%
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.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Baldwin City on the city page.
Is Baldwin High School a good school?
Baldwin High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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