Schools

The four elementary schools serve pre-K through grade 5; Marion Springs and Vinland Elementary are located in outlying rural areas, and the Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center and Primary Center are within the city limits. Also located within the city limits are the Baldwin Junior High School, serving grades 6-8, and Baldwin High School which houses grades 9-12. Both schools sit adjacent from one another.

Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center is a pre-kindergarten through second grade facility with 268 students. There are four sections of each grade with an average pupil/teacher ratio of 18:1. Our mission is: “The Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center community will ensure that students are learning reading, writing and math skills, and that they are acting as responsible citizens.

Marion Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students and is located nine miles west of Baldwin City. Students from the four year old program through fifth grade integrate an academic curriculum with experiential learning in the classroom and are encouraged to respect the natural environment. MSES is home to an enhancement program involving developmental activities, nutritional curriculum and field experiences for the four year old’s preparation for kindergarten. Students are provided with a safe, caring family-like atmosphere where learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom. The district environmental center, located on 8 acres, abounds with various habitats and indigenous wildlife located on this site.

Vinland Elementary School, with 4.5 full-time classroom teachers and approximately 83 students in kindergarten through fifth grade, is located four miles north of Baldwin City in the town of Vinland. The student teacher ratio is 18:1. The Vinland community is involved with educational activities and is committed to maintaining excellence in their school. In addition to the classroom teaching staff, Vinland offers music, including 5th grade band, technology, art, physical education and library support. A full complement of special service personnel, including nurse, school psychologist, speech, inter-related, social worker and occupational therapist are also available. Our school has a stimulating educational atmosphere with emphasis on developing the whole child academically, socially and physically.

Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center provides comprehensive educational services for students in grades three through five. Enrollment is 223. There are four sections of each grade level with an average pupil/teacher ration of 19:1. BESIC has met all requirements for Kansas Quality Performance Accreditation. One hundred percent of the BESIC teachers meet the “Highly Qualified” standards set by the “No Child Left Behind.” Since opening it’s doors in 2003, the students and staff have earned 34 Standard of Excellence awards.

Baldwin Junior High School has approximately 339 students in sixth through eighth grade. The staff is committed to providing each student with the opportunity to become a responsible citizen by academically preparing all students for a productive future in society. BJHS students consistently earned building-wide Standard of Excellence in Reading, Writing and Math on the 2008 State Assessments.

Baldwin High School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students in grades nine through twelve. The attractive two story brick and stone building was first occupied in 1995. Baldwin High School is a distinguished 4A high school, a member of the Frontier League and focuses on a well-rounded education including a strong academic core curriculum, excellent technical education programs, a variety of performing arts opportunities and award winning activities programs. Baldwin High School has been awarded the Kansas State Standard of Excellence in the following academic areas: