Enrollment
309
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Junior High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Junior High School
Baldwin Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Baldwin City, Kansas, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Baldwin City spends $11,841 per pupil, 24% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Baldwin City also operates Baldwin High School (437 students) and Baldwin Elementary Primary Center (365 students) alongside Baldwin Junior 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 Junior High School compares
Baldwin Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,841
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin City, which includes Baldwin Junior 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 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
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Baldwin City on the city page.
Is Baldwin Junior High School a good school?
Baldwin Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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