Baldwin Elementary School

4325 Bannister Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baldwin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Baldwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Baldwin Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Baldwin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#188 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Baldwin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Baldwin Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Baldwin Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Baldwin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Baldwin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baldwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baldwin Elementary School's ranking?
Baldwin Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Baldwin Elementary School often compared to?
Baldwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Elementary School?
533 students attend Baldwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Baldwin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baldwin Elementary School?
Baldwin Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baldwin Elementary School offer ?
Baldwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baldwin Elementary School part of?
Baldwin Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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