Baldwin Elementary Primary Center

500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Baldwin Elementary Primary Center, located in Baldwin City, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Baldwin City USD 348 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood through primary grade levels. By prioritizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into the broader elementary curriculum and beyond.

As part of the close-knit Baldwin City community, the Primary Center emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to create a positive school culture. The school leverages the resources of the USD 348 district to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances structured learning with creative exploration. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on their official website at http://usd348.com.

365

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	14
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
327 (89.6%)
Two or More
20 (5.5%)
Hispanic
14 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Baldwin City
Phone:	(785)594-2444
Website:	http://usd348.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 102