Enrollment
564
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling 564 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quincy Sd 172 spends $11,626 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Quincy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students): Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students) and Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students) alongside Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch.
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 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 58% 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
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 564 Top 24% in Illinois - larger than 76% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173300003359
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch.
$11,626
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 13.7:1 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 12.4:1 students per teacher
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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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch a good school?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.