W J Baird Public School

School Board: Lambton Kent DSB · Blenheim · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

7.5 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#1171 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#9 / 52 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#1 / 3 City Rank (2023-2024)
190 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.9 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20247.5
2022-20236.9
2021-20226.6

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
100%
Gr 3 Writing
68%
Gr 3 Math
89%
Gr 6 Reading
80%
Gr 6 Writing
70%
Gr 6 Math
40%

School Information

Elementary School in Blenheim

W J Baird Public School is a public elementary school in Blenheim, Ontario, operated by Lambton Kent DSB.

Families researching schools near Blenheim can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
20%
First Language Not English
5%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
5%
Living in Low-Income Households
5%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Lambton Kent DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Lambton Kent DSB, the school board that operates W J Baird Public School.

1,268 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$131,515 Average Salary (2024)
$133,789 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers1,113$129,138
Principals & Vice-Principals93$152,496
Management & Specialists52$136,451
Senior Administration6$205,035
Administrative Support2$114,136
Facilities & Maintenance2$147,236

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
John HowittDirector of Education$266,885
Brian MckayAssociate Director – Corporate Service$217,440
Emily DixonSuperintendent of Education$197,661
Gary GirardiSuperintendent of Education$193,555
Benjamin HazzardSuperintendent of Education$193,555

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Lambton Kent DSB

Financial data from Lambton Kent DSB, the school board responsible for W J Baird Public School.

$341.1M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$341.1M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$22,997 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$4.4M Based on 190 students (1% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for W J Baird Public School (2023-2024)?

W J Baird Public School has an overall EQAO performance score of 7.5 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of W J Baird Public School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

W J Baird Public School is ranked #1171 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of W J Baird Public School?

The address of W J Baird Public School is 182 King St, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P1A0.

What school board does W J Baird Public School belong to?

W J Baird Public School belongs to Lambton Kent DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Blenheim, Ontario.

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