- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baldwin City, KS
Baldwin Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200372000703
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Baldwin City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Junior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Baldwin City, KS.
School address
District: Baldwin City · Kansas
NCES ID 200372000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Baldwin Junior High School grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 200372000703 · Baldwin City, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 15.4:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin High School (437 students)
Baldwin Junior High School grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Baldwin Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin High S
Baldwin High School
437 students
- Baldwin Elemen
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
365 students
- This school
Baldwin Junior High School
309 students
- Baldwin Elemen
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
276 students
What this shows Baldwin Junior High School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin Junior High School compares
Baldwin Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 42% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Baldwin Junior High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Elementary Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Junior 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
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Junior High School
How many students attend Baldwin Junior High School?
Baldwin Junior High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baldwin City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Junior High School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Junior High School?
24.7% of students at Baldwin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Junior High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Baldwin City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Junior High School?
Baldwin Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Baldwin City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, Baldwin City also operates Baldwin High School (437 students), Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students), and Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center (276 students). See the Baldwin City district page for the complete list.