- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, MI
Bailey Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bailey Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260990004472
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailey Lake Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailey Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bailey Lake Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 260990004472 · Clarkston, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.1:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Bailey Lake Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bailey Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- This school 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- Pine Knob Elem 487
Pine Knob Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Bailey Lake Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailey Lake Elementary School compares
Bailey Lake Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Bailey Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bailey Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Knob Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bailey Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bailey Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Bailey Lake Elementary School?
Bailey Lake Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey Lake Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bailey Lake Elementary School?
10.9% of students at Bailey Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailey Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bailey Lake Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailey Lake Elementary School?
Bailey Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bailey Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clarkston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Bailey Lake Elementary School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.