- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Martha Baldwin Elementary held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060015310940 · Alhambra, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 25.6:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Martha Baldwin Elementary held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martha Baldwin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- This school
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- William Northr 814
William Northrup Elementary
814 students
What this shows Martha Baldwin Elementary reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Baldwin Elementary compares
Martha Baldwin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,955
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,056
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~923 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 906 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.