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#1694 of 1,823 schools in IN
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Station Community Schools · Lake Station, IN
A Lake Station Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2100 Union St, Lake Station, IN 46405
- Math 20% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virgil I Bailey Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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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
$57,005
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School of the DunesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| George L Myers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| John I Meister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 227 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Station Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is listed in Lake Station Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Station, IN, part of Lake Station Community Schools, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,694 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
What grades does Virgil I Bailey Elementary School serve?
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virgil I Bailey Elementary School rank in IN?
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks #1,694 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Virgil I Bailey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virgil I Bailey Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Virgil I Bailey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virgil I Bailey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
80.5% of students at Virgil I Bailey 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (219) 962-1302
- Area population (ZIP 46405)
- 11,509
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 46405; 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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