Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bailly Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bailly Elementary School serves the northwest part of Chesterton, IN, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the nearest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away and the furthest edge about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bailly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bailly Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bailly Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailly Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailly Elementary School's ranking?
Bailly Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bailly Elementary School often compared to?
Bailly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brummitt Elementary School, Newton Yost Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bailly Elementary School?
374 students attend Bailly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bailly Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailly Elementary School?
Bailly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bailly Elementary School offer ?
Bailly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailly Elementary School part of?
Bailly Elementary School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.
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