Below Average
#3094 of 3,813 schools in IL
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Elementary School · Quincy Sd 172 · Quincy, IL
A Quincy Sd 172 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 Maine St Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School, Quincy, IL 62301
- Math 21% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average307/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,212
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Quincy Sd 172
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is listed in Quincy SD 172; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Quincy, IL, part of Quincy Sd 172, serving approximately 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,094 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
What grades does Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch serve?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch rank in IL?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch ranks #3,094 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch?
66.9% of students at Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (217) 223-0003
- Area population (ZIP 62301)
- 30,987
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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