- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gary, IN
Bailly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bailly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180387002460
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailly Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 21
- public schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailly Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bailly Middle School ranks #3 of 21 public schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387002460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bailly Middle School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180387002460 · Gary, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 11.8:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Bailly Middle School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bailly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- This school 355
Bailly Middle School
355 students
What this shows Bailly Middle School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailly Middle School compares
Bailly Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 235 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.6%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Bailly Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bailly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bailly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Gary
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bailly Middle School
How many students attend Bailly Middle School?
Bailly Middle School has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailly Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
84.9% of students at Bailly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bailly Middle School is African American at 82.3% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailly Middle School?
Bailly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bailly Middle School rank among public schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailly Middle School ranks #3 of 21 public schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Bailly Middle School, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.