Excellent
#103 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 6% in state
Bailly Elementary School
Elementary School · Duneland School Corporation · Chesterton, IN
A Duneland School Corporation elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
- Math 67% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bailly Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bailly Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,551
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 100 | Compare → |
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| Newton Yost Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–4 | Not available | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duneland School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bailly Elementary School is listed in Duneland School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bailly Elementary School
Bailly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesterton, IN, part of Duneland School Corporation, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bailly Elementary School
What grades does Bailly Elementary School serve?
Bailly Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bailly Elementary School?
Bailly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailly Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bailly Elementary School rank in IN?
Bailly Elementary School ranks #103 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bailly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bailly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bailly Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bailly Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bailly Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bailly Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bailly Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bailly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailly Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Bailly 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (219) 983-3670
- Area population (ZIP 46304)
- 27,402
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 46304; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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