- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, IL
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173300003359
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 564
- students enrolled
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300003359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173300003359 · Quincy, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quincy Sr High
Quincy Sr High School
1,847 students
- Quincy Jr High
Quincy Jr High School
1,295 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 588
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
588 students
- This school 564
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
564 students
- Colonel George 535
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
535 students
- Sarah Atwater 501
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
501 students
What this shows Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch compares
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch.
$12,997
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
Standard public school
535 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Standard public school
501 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Standard public school
500 students 12.5:1 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
How many students attend Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students), Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students), and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.
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