BAIRD ISD

Baird Independent School District is an active, traditional public school system based in Baird, Texas, dedicated to serving local families with a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Located at 600 W 7th Street, the district operates two school campuses nestled within a distant rural setting in the greater Abilene metropolitan region. Positioned at the heart of its community, Baird ISD delivers a comprehensive, small-town educational experience designed to support student growth at every developmental stage, backed by accessible administrative leadership and strong community ties accessible through its official portal at bairdisd.net.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 348 students, maintaining an impactful early childhood program anchored by 68 pre-kindergarten learners alongside its primary and secondary cohorts. The student body—comprising 193 male and 155 female students—reflects a diverse rural community composed primarily of 246 White students and 84 Hispanic students, alongside multiracial (12) and Black (6) students. Learning and campus operations are well-resourced by a dedicated professional team of over 127 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 69 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and 58 support staff personnel. This favorable staffing context allows Baird ISD to offer attentive instruction, robust student support, and a close-knit environment where educators can focus on individual achievement across all grade levels.