Enrollment
220
Elementary
DISTRICT 147 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BALDWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 260381004071
Baldwin Elementary School
525 4TH ST, BALDWIN, MI 49304 · (231) 745-3261 · Lake County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL220 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
215 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 33 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 38 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (50) is 43% larger than its 5th grade class (35).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Baldwin Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Baldwin Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary School this school | 220 | 97.7% | N/A |
| Pinehurst Early Elementary MOUNT MORRIS | 197 | 92.4% | N/A |
| Cleveland Elementary PORT HURON | 250 | 92.8% | N/A |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary PORT HURON | 246 | 90.7% | N/A |
| West Bendle Elementary School BURTON | 209 | 92.3% | 28.1% |
| Atherton Elementary School BURTON | 267 | 90.3% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Baldwin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 220 | #1,368 of 1,630 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #57 of 1,424 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.6% | #301 of 1,424 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.7% | #28 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.5% | #183 of 979 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
220
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 322
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 220 | 18.8 | 11.7:1 | 98% (215) |
| 2023-24 | 204 | 18 | 11.3:1 | 98% (200) |
| 2022-23 | 224 | 18 | 12.4:1 | 97% (217) |
| 2020-21 | 217 | 17 | 12.8:1 | 98% (212) |
| 2017-18 | 284 | 17.7 | 16.0:1 | 97% (276) |
| 2015-16 | 331 | 23 | 14.4:1 | 94% (312) |
| 2010-11 | 312 | 23 | 13.6:1 | 95% (295) |
| 2000-01 | 394 | 27 | 14.6:1 | 93% (368) |
| 1990-91 | 322 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Baldwin Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (284 to 220); teachers up 6% (17.7 to 18.8).
About Baldwin Elementary School
Baldwin Elementary School is a small elementary school in BALDWIN, Michigan, administered by Baldwin Community Schools. In all, 220 students attend the school in pre-K through 5. It has 40% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Michigan (about 369).
Baldwin Community Schools oversees Baldwin Elementary School and 2 other schools, with 442 students in total.
The largest group at Baldwin Elementary School is White students, at 60%. Other students are 21% Black, 10% multiracial, and 8% Hispanic. By comparison, Lake County residents are about 80% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 59%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School is 11.7:1, based on 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is 15.8:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Baldwin Elementary School counts 98% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Lake County average a similar 98%.
In Lake County, the median household earns about $50,805 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 13%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Lake County has 3 public schools with about 442 students, including Baldwin Elementary School.
Baldwin Senior High School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Baldwin Elementary School. Baldwin Elementary School has 2 other public schools within five miles.
Baldwin Elementary School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (217) and 2024-25 (220). Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 11.7:1, from 12.8:1.
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Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,563
Census ACS
Median income
$50,805
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
442 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Baldwin Community Schools
- Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 112 students
- Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 110 students
Other schools in BALDWIN
- Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 112 students
- Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 110 students
Other Baldwin Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 6 states are named Baldwin Elementary. Baldwin Elementary School is the 7th largest of the 8.
- Baldwin Elementary SchoolROCHESTER, MI · 534 students
- Baldwin ElementaryNorcross, GA · 914 students
- Baldwin ElementaryManassas, VA · 631 students
- Baldwin Elementary SchoolAUSTIN, TX · 582 students
- Baldwin Elementary SchoolBaldwin, GA · 422 students
Nearby schools
- Baldwin Senior High School0.0 mi · 110
- Baldwin Junior High School0.0 mi · 112
- Big Jackson Public School12.7 mi · 1
- GT Norman Elementary School17.0 mi · 540
- Reed City Middle School17.1 mi · 471
- Reed City High School17.2 mi · 445
Frequently asked questions
About Baldwin Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School enrolls approximately 220 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Baldwin Elementary School serve?
Baldwin Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School is approximately 11.7:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Baldwin Elementary School?
Student demographics at Baldwin Elementary School are roughly 60% White, 8% Hispanic, 21% Black, 10% Two or more.
What district is Baldwin Elementary School in?
Baldwin Elementary School is part of Baldwin Community Schools.
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