Enrollment
112
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 260381004070
Baldwin Junior High School — Baldwin, MI
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
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: Baldwin Community Schools · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Baldwin Junior High School reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Michigan average and 81% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 112 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Baldwin Community Schools spends $89,095 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.2% from local sources (property taxes), 66.9% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Junior High 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 15% | — | — |
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
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$89,095
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 112 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 112 Top 15% in Michigan — larger than 85% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.9% +73% vs state
NCES ID 260381004070
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 112:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.9%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin Community Schools, which includes Baldwin Junior High School.
$89,095
Per student
+462%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+357%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 66.9%
Federal 15.9%
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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Junior High School
How many students attend Baldwin Junior High School?
Baldwin Junior High School has 112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in BALDWIN, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Junior High School is 11:1, which is 40% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Junior High School?
93.9% of students at Baldwin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Junior High School is White at 58.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in BALDWIN, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Junior High School?
Baldwin Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.