Baldwin City School District

715 Chapel Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Baldwin City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,387 students in Baldwin City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Baldwin City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baldwin City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#71 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
36%
31%
39%
32%
38%
31%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,702 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,279 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,702
$16,295
Spending / Student
$12,279
$17,212

Best Baldwin City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Bullpup Drive
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2446
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baldwin City School District?
Baldwin City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin City School District?
Baldwin City School District is ranked #71 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin City School District?
87% of Baldwin City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin City School District?
Baldwin City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Baldwin City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,279 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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