- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Station, IN
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Virgil I Bailey 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 180291000381
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lake Station · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN.
School address
District: Lake Station Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180291000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 180291000381 · Lake Station, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 12.4:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs (595 students)
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs
595 students
- This school 235
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
235 students
- Alexander Hami 200
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
200 students
What this shows Virgil I Bailey Elementary School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virgil I Bailey Elementary School compares
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Indiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,018
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 33.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Station Community Schools reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virgil I Bailey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Station
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
How many students attend Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Station, IN. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% 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 Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
81.1% of students at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Lake Station, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
Virgil I Bailey 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 Virgil I Bailey Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Station Community Schools?
Besides Virgil I Bailey Elementary School, Lake Station Community Schools also operates Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs (595 students) and Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch (200 students). See the Lake Station Community Schools district page for the complete list.