Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1715 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
72%
45%
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School is ranked #1715 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School?
564 students attend Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School offer ?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School part of?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
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