Excellent
#234 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Bailey Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Grinnell-newburg Comm School District · Grinnell, IA
A Grinnell-newburg Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
210 8th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bailey Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grinnell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,707
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Iowa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bailey Park Elementary School is listed in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bailey Park Elementary School
Bailey Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grinnell, IA, part of Grinnell-newburg Comm School District, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bailey Park Elementary School
What grades does Bailey Park Elementary School serve?
Bailey Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Bailey Park Elementary School?
Bailey Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey Park Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bailey Park Elementary School rank in IA?
Bailey Park Elementary School ranks #234 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Bailey Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bailey Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bailey Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bailey Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bailey Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bailey Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailey Park Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Bailey Park Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Poweshiek County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (641) 236-2770
- Area population (ZIP 50112)
- 11,776
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50112; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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