Gordon Bailey Elementary School

4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gordon Bailey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gordon Bailey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Gordon Bailey Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Gordon Bailey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon Bailey Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#216 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
45%
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65%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
9%
12%
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White
69%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gordon Bailey Elementary School's ranking?
Gordon Bailey Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Gordon Bailey Elementary School often compared to?
Gordon Bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Gordon Bailey Elementary School?
615 students attend Gordon Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gordon Bailey Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon Bailey Elementary School?
Gordon Bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gordon Bailey Elementary School offer ?
Gordon Bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gordon Bailey Elementary School part of?
Gordon Bailey Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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