Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

270 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
270
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White99
Hispanic119
Black22
Two or More29
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    119 (44.1 %)
  • White
    99 (36.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (10.7 %)
  • Black
    22 (8.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Lake Station Community Schools
Phone: (219)962-1302
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten45
Grade 150
Grade 248
Grade 346
Grade 446
Grade 535
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12345.6%
Male14754.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)