Excellent
#109 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 8% in state
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Elementary School · Baldwin City · Baldwin City, KS
A Baldwin City elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 67, Baldwin City, KS 66006
- Math 98% proficient (2011)
- Reading 92% proficient (2011)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2010, reaching 95% in 2011, across a 2-year record (2010–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2010-2011) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2010-2011)
Based on 4 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldwin Elementary Primary Center 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baldwin City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,200
Median home value
$330,300
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Baldwin City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is listed in Baldwin City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is a public elementary school in Baldwin City, KS, part of Baldwin City, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
What grades does Baldwin Elementary Primary Center serve?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldwin Elementary Primary Center rank in KS?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center ranks #109 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Baldwin Elementary Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011).
Is Baldwin Elementary Primary Center a charter school?
No, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldwin Elementary Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Baldwin Elementary Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin Elementary Primary Center?
33.1% of students at Baldwin Elementary Primary Center 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (785) 594-2444
- Area population (ZIP 66006)
- 7,843
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 66006; 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, 2010-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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