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Baldwyn Elementary

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Baldwyn Elementary ranks 276 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

276^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Baldwyn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 299 students in grades K-4 in the Baldwyn School District in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 276 out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools.

Baldwyn Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, which rose from 13.8% in 2021-2022 to 23.9% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average of 16.8%. The school's test scores are also generally below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3 and 4. For example, in 2024-2025, only 44.8% of 3rd graders and 25.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 49.4% and 52.1% respectively. Similarly, in Math, only 50% of 3rd graders and 29.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 53.3% and 56.6%. Additionally, Baldwyn Elementary has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 99.03% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mooreville Elementary, which is 16.3 miles away, Baldwyn Elementary stands out as having lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Mooreville Elementary has significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math across grades 3-5, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%. The overall trend of declining performance at Baldwyn Elementary suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.

279

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,878

Per pupil spending ?

77.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Bender Circle
Baldwyn, MS 38824

(662) 365-1037

District: Baldwyn School District

Students who attend Baldwyn Elementary usually attend:

High:

Baldwyn High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.5%

African American:

42.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2015 → 28th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (39% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 49 percentile points since 2015

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Mississippi avg53%

276^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 49 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 130Baldwyn School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	30.4	276 of 383	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.1	272 of 390	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	217 of 377	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.3	194 of 382	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.1	146 of 381	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.9	123 of 397	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.1	157 of 404	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.8	111 of 406	72.7%	★★★★☆
2016	69.4	108 of 394	72.6%	★★★★☆
2015	72.0	93 of 402	76.9%	★★★★☆
2014	58.6	171 of 394	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.0	169 of 408	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	31.7	306 of 414	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.8	320 of 418	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.8	270 of 403	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.3	165 of 392	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.8	175 of 394	55.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics41%-14 vs state

English Language Arts36%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Baldwyn Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Baldwyn Elementary	Public	K-4	515 Bender Circle	Baldwyn	38824	Lee County	Baldwyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 365-1037	279	19	14.6	77.1%	141 (50.5%)	118 (42.3%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	30.4	276^th of 383 public elementary schools	27.9%		32.1	272^nd of 390 public elementary schools	30.3%	4	44.8	25.6					50.0	29.8							$12,878
Saltillo Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1806 Hwy 45 N	Saltillo	38866	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 869-3724	704	45	15.6	53.7%	536 (76.1%)	114 (16.2%)	17 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)								(n/a)															$10,644
Marietta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	42 Cr 4070	Marietta	38856	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-4770	270	24	11.0	67.8%	267 (98.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	83.9	48^th of 383 public elementary schools	87.5%		89.9	23^rd of 390 public elementary schools	94.1%	25	69.2	75.0	59.2	58.6	71.4	50.0	53.8	87.5	77.7	86.2	85.7	36.8	81.5	57.9	$10,191
Saltillo Elementary School	Public	3-5	424 South 3rd Street	Saltillo	38866	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 869-2211	696	50	13.9	55.6%	508 (73.0%)	119 (17.1%)	15 (2.2%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.5%)	53.6	176^th of 383 public elementary schools	54.0%		50	203^rd of 390 public elementary schools	47.9%	27	54.4	50.2	56.7				54.0	42.7	40.4				71.8		$9,533
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	111 Anderson Street	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5465	551	34	16.3	71.9%	354 (64.2%)	123 (22.3%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.3%)	71.2	105^th of 383 public elementary schools	72.6%		79.4	65^th of 390 public elementary schools	83.3%	40	45.6	53.0					75.6	82.0							$8,941
Hills Chapel School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Cr 2371	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5181	398	34	11.7	68.1%	371 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	71.1	106^th of 383 public elementary schools	72.3%		70.7	109^th of 390 public elementary schools	72.1%	3	73.7	51.3	50.0	52.4	51.1	63.1	78.9	62.1	50.0	73.8	59.5	52.7	71.0	68.5	$10,832
Mooreville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	967 C.R. 1409	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-7105	722	49	14.7	54.4%	611 (84.6%)	48 (6.6%)	34 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.5%)	82.3	56^th of 383 public elementary schools	85.4%		80.2	61^st of 390 public elementary schools	84.4%	5	61.5	61.1	68.6				77.9	69.9	62.8				87.3		$9,578
Carver Elementary School	Public	K-1	910 North Green Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8870	312	23	13.5	75.3%	91 (29.2%)	171 (54.8%)	23 (7.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)								(n/a)															$14,223
Joyner Elementary School	Public	K-2	1201 Joyner Avenue	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8900	444	32	14.0	71.8%	124 (27.9%)	226 (50.9%)	48 (10.8%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.3%)								(n/a)															$12,635
Lawhon Elementary School	Public	2-5	140 Lake Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8910	575	40	14.3	75.0%	165 (28.7%)	326 (56.7%)	44 (7.7%)	19 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	49.4	194^th of 383 public elementary schools	49.3%		51.7	196^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.7%	2	41.5	52.6	49.2				47.9	46.0	50.7				68.6		$12,326

Frequently Asked Questions about Baldwyn Elementary

What schools do graduates of Baldwyn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Baldwyn Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Baldwyn High School

What is the racial makeup of Baldwyn Elementary?

Students at Baldwyn Elementary are 51% White, 42% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Baldwyn Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 279 students attended Baldwyn Elementary.

Is Baldwyn Elementary a good school?

Baldwyn Elementary ranks 276^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Baldwyn Elementary in?

Baldwyn School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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