Bailly Elementary School

401 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

401

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bailly Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	56
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	18

White
303 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
56 (14.0 %)
Black
20 (5.0 %)
Two or More
18 (4.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Duneland School Corporation
Phone:	(219)983-3670
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84