Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1?
270 students attend Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 offer ?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 part of?
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 is part of Quincy School District 172.
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