- Enrollment
- 1,937
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterton, IN
Bailly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bailly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180280000331
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailly Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Chesterton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailly Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bailly Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN.
School address
District: Duneland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180280000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bailly Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 180280000331 · Chesterton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 14.4:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students)
Bailly Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bailly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesterton Sen
Chesterton Senior High School
1,937 students
- Liberty Elemen 491
Liberty Elementary School
491 students
- Liberty Interm 452
Liberty Intermediate School
452 students
- Chesterton Mid 423
Chesterton Middle School
423 students
- Westchester In 404
Westchester Intermediate School
404 students
- This school 374
Bailly Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Bailly Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailly Elementary School compares
Bailly Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Bailly Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duneland School Corporation reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bailly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesterton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westchester Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bailly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Chesterton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty Intermediate School
Standard public school
452 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Westchester Intermediate School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Brummitt Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bailly Elementary School
How many students attend Bailly Elementary School?
Bailly Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailly Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Bailly Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Bailly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bailly Elementary School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Chesterton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailly Elementary School?
Bailly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bailly Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chesterton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailly Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chesterton on the city page.
What other schools are in Duneland School Corporation?
Besides Bailly Elementary School, Duneland School Corporation also operates Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students), Liberty Elementary School (491 students), and Liberty Intermediate School (452 students). See the Duneland School Corporation district page for the complete list.