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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic | 119 |
| Black | 22 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic119 (44.1 %)
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White99 (36.7 %)
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Two or More29 (10.7 %)
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Black22 (8.1 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 46 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 123 | 45.6% |
| Male | 147 | 54.4% |
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