Baldwin Lane Elementary

Bear Valley Unified
44500 Baldwin Ln.
Big Bear City, CA 92314
445 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Baldwin Lane Elementary School is a public school located in the mountain community of Big Bear City, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, it is part of the Bear Valley Unified School District. The school is situated in a scenic, rural-mountain setting, and it prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on the academic and social-emotional development of their students.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while taking advantage of its unique location. Beyond core academics, Baldwin Lane is known for its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often coordinating closely with families to ensure each student receives the individual attention necessary to thrive in an alpine educational setting.
445
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
24.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (49.2%)
  • Hispanic
    187 (42.0%)
  • Two or More
    33 (7.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bear Valley Unified
Phone: (909)585-7766
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 302
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 66
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Shore Elementary
Bear Valley Unified
517 Students
765 North Stanfield Cutoff
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (3.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th