Enrollment
923
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alhambra, CA
Martha Baldwin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Martha Baldwin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015310940
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Baldwin Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Baldwin Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Baldwin Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha Baldwin Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martha Baldwin Elementary
Martha Baldwin Elementary is a large elementary school in Alhambra, California, enrolling 923 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 923 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 923 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 49/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alhambra's elementary schools, it stands alongside William Northrup Elementary (814 students): Martha Baldwin Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 23.3:1).
Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students) and Alhambra High (2,056 students) alongside Martha Baldwin Elementary.
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 Martha Baldwin Elementary compares
Martha Baldwin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Asian 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 4.8%
White 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Martha Baldwin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Unified, which includes Martha Baldwin Elementary.
$16,930
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 63.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 Martha Baldwin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Northrup Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Baldwin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Alhambra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Northrup Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 students per teacher
Marguerita Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martha Baldwin Elementary
How many students attend Martha Baldwin Elementary?
Martha Baldwin Elementary has 923 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alhambra, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Baldwin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Baldwin Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha Baldwin Elementary?
45.1% of students at Martha Baldwin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Baldwin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Martha Baldwin Elementary is Asian at 65.8% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Baldwin Elementary?
Martha Baldwin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martha Baldwin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Baldwin Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alhambra on the city page.
Is Martha Baldwin Elementary a good school?
Martha Baldwin Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California 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 Alhambra Unified?
Besides Martha Baldwin Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.
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