- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marbury, MD
Gale-Bailey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gale-Bailey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000588
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gale-Bailey Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 344
- students enrolled
Gale-Bailey Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Gale-Bailey Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240027000588 · Marbury, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.2:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Gale-Bailey Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gale-Bailey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school 344
Gale-Bailey Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Gale-Bailey Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gale-Bailey Elementary School compares
Gale-Bailey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Gale-Bailey Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gale-Bailey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gale-Bailey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gale-Bailey Elementary School
How many students attend Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gale-Bailey Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
43.6% of students at Gale-Bailey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gale-Bailey Elementary School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Marbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Gale-Bailey Elementary School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.