Bailey Park Elementary School

210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bailey Park Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bailey Park Elementary School's student population of 172 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bailey Park Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
83%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bailey Park Elementary School?
172 students attend Bailey Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bailey Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Park Elementary School?
Bailey Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bailey Park Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Park Elementary School part of?
Bailey Park Elementary School is part of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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