- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbury, MN
Gordon Bailey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Bailey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273381002304
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Bailey Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Bailey Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Bailey Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381002304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gordon Bailey Elementary held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273381002304 · Woodbury, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 17.3:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Gordon Bailey Elementary held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gordon Bailey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 692
Gordon Bailey Elementary
692 students
What this shows Gordon Bailey Elementary reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Bailey Elementary compares
Gordon Bailey Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Asian 13.0%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Gordon Bailey Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon Bailey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Bailey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Bailey Elementary
How many students attend Gordon Bailey Elementary?
Gordon Bailey Elementary has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bailey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bailey Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Bailey Elementary?
14.9% of students at Gordon Bailey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Bailey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Bailey Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Bailey Elementary?
Gordon Bailey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Gordon Bailey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Bailey Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Gordon Bailey Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.