Maria L. Baldwin

baldwin.cpsd.us/

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Maria L. Baldwin School, located in the Agassiz neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in junior kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to social justice, the school is named after Maria L. Baldwin, a pioneering educator and civil rights activist who served as the principal of the Agassiz School for over 30 years. The school’s culture reflects this legacy, emphasizing inclusive practices, intellectual curiosity, and a deep respect for the diverse backgrounds of its student body.

Academically, the Baldwin School focuses on an integrated curriculum that encourages critical thinking and active participation. It offers a variety of programs, including an after-school program and a focus on social-emotional learning to ensure that every child feels supported both inside and outside the classroom. The school maintains a close relationship with the surrounding Cambridge community and encourages family engagement, fostering an environment where parents and staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing, high-quality educational experience for all learners.

340

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maria L. Baldwin
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	31
Black	34
Asian	31
Two or More	49

White
195 (57.4 %)
Two or More
49 (14.4 %)
Black
34 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
31 (9.1 %)
Asian
31 (9.1 %)

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:	Cambridge
Phone:	(617)349-6525
Website:	http://baldwin.cpsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 42