BAILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bailly Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district, located in Chesterton, IN with about 419 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Bailly Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bailly Elementary School, located in Chesterton, Indiana, is part of the Duneland School Corporation. The school serves students in grades K-4 and is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. The school benefits from its location in the close-knit Chesterton community, which often engages in school-related activities and supports the district’s educational mission.
Beyond its core curriculum, Bailly Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the student experience. The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and student well-being. By maintaining active partnerships with families and the local community, Bailly Elementary strives to build a strong foundation for its young learners, preparing them for success as they transition to the intermediate and middle school levels within the Duneland school system.
For more information, contact Bailly Elementary School at (219) 983-3670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesterton, IN 46304-2998
(219) 983-3670
BAILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesterton, IN with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Duneland School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 419
- Teachers:
- 22.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 419 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BAILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.