VIRGIL I BAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake Station Community Schools school district, located in Lake Station, IN with about 307 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, Virgil I Bailey 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.

Virgil I. Bailey Elementary School, located at 2100 Union Street in Lake Station, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Lake Station Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of its students in the kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lake Station area to ensure students are prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Virgil I. Bailey Elementary is characterized by its commitment to providing an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through active engagement and critical thinking. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both individual achievement and a collaborative school culture. By maintaining a focus on consistent educational standards and character development, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in all of its attendees.

For more information, contact Virgil I Bailey Elementary School at (219) 962-1302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.