Baldwin Academy

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Baldwin Academy, located in La Puente, California, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Bassett Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and foundational skill-building. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Baldwin Academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, often utilizing community-focused initiatives to encourage parent involvement and student engagement.

Beyond its core academic program, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and student wellness. Baldwin Academy typically integrates technology into its classrooms to modernize the learning experience, while also offering various school-wide activities that promote a sense of school spirit and community. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students from various backgrounds can thrive, develop social-emotional skills, and achieve their full potential.

519

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baldwin Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	443
Black	4
Asian	45
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
443 (85.4%)
Asian
45 (8.7%)
Two or More
14 (2.7%)
White
12 (2.3%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	Hacienda la Puente Unified
Phone:	(626)933-3700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 124

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 68