Bailey Elementary School

Summary:

Bailey Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dover, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 741. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bailey Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a balanced racial composition, the school faces several challenges. It has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2019-2020 to 37.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Bailey Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages, with only 29-37% of students proficient in these subjects compared to 51-56% at the district level and 53-60% statewide. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rates have also been lower than the district and state, ranging from 35-47%.

Bailey Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.99% to 76.16% over the past few years, suggests that the school may be serving a high-poverty student population, which can present unique challenges. While the school's spending per student has increased from $9,159 in 2019-2020 to $10,232 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, its academic performance has steadily declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1044 out of 2087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1957 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. Nearby schools, such as Walden Lake Elementary, consistently outperform Bailey Elementary in academic proficiency and have higher ratings from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4630 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527

(813) 707-7531

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1957^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,232

Students who attend Bailey Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Strawberry Crest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 741

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.5%

White:

44.3%

African American:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bailey Elementary School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 129^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.5%), White (44.3%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bailey Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 80^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Bailey Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bailey Elementary School is $10,232. 109 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bailey Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bailey Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	33.93	1361^st	1919	29.1%
2011	34.65	1369^th	1985	31.0%
2012	34.21	1334^th	1984	32.8%
2013	26.98	1570^th	2029	22.6%
2014	39.78	1259^th	2064	39.0%
2016	49.65	1044^th	2087	50.0%
2017	37.07	1339^th	2112	36.6%
2018	35.61	1404^th	2118	33.7%
2019	22.99	1761^st	2182	19.3%
2021	42.13	1261^st	2247	43.9%
2022	31.74	1523^rd	2219	31.4%
2023	32.51	1542^nd	2240	31.2%
2024	18.04	1957^th	2256	13.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, October 30, 2010

Bailey Elementary has caring teachers and an energetic staff that welcomes parents and community members and helps each child feel safe and important. Mrs. Zilbar and Mrs. Mayo work hard to make sure that everything runs smoothly. The school provides opportunities including Mr. Hanford's afterschool program, Odyssey of the Mind, student council, and safety patrols. My children love it and look forward to going to school every day! They both feel that they have the best teachers in the world! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bailey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	354	41	4	194	1	n/a	n/a	16	610
2011	383	42	7	227	0	0	12	0	671
2012	409	45	6	218	0	0	10	0	688
2013	399	46	10	250	0	0	13	0	718
2014	369	37	7	286	1	0	16	0	716
2015	363	41	12	287	0	0	15	0	718
2016	372	44	11	310	0	0	22	0	759
2017	405	36	9	291	1	0	20	0	762
2018	375	43	7	283	0	0	23	0	731
2019	376	41	8	320	0	0	20	0	765
2020	325	40	8	317	0	0	24	0	714
2021	307	43	8	283	0	0	26	0	667
2022	317	41	9	306	0	1	26	0	700
2023	328	43	6	330	0	1	33	0	741

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bailey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	610	44.0	13.8	66.2
2011	671	48.4	13.8	64.2
2012	688	53.5	12.8	64
2013	718	55.0	13.0	65.2
2014	716	56.0	12.7	72.1
2015	718	58.0	12.3	69.9
2016	759	61.0	12.4	70.6
2017	762	57.0	13.3	71.3
2018	731	57.0	12.8	76.7
2019	765	52.5	14.5	75.9
2020	714	54.0	13.2	74.6
2021	667	51.0	13.0	76.2
2022	700	44.0	15.9	71.4
2023	741	49.0	15.1	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bailey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	610	44.0	13.8	66.2
2011	671	48.4	13.8	64.2
2012	688	53.5	12.8	64
2013	718	55.0	13.0	65.2
2014	716	56.0	12.7	72.1
2015	718	58.0	12.3	69.9
2016	759	61.0	12.4	70.6
2017	762	57.0	13.3	71.3
2018	731	57.0	12.8	76.7
2019	765	52.5	14.5	75.9
2020	714	54.0	13.2	74.6
2021	667	51.0	13.0	76.2
2022	700	44.0	15.9	71.4
2023	741	49.0	15.1	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bailey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$614 (7.4%)	$7,668 (92.6%)	$8,282
2019	$617 (7.7%)	$7,421 (92.3%)	$8,038
2020	$945 (10.3%)	$8,214 (89.7%)	$9,159
2021	$1,456 (15.3%)	$8,090 (84.7%)	$9,546
2022	$1,532 (16.1%)	$7,960 (83.9%)	$9,491
2023	$2,280 (22.3%)	$7,952 (77.7%)	$10,232

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bailey Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1761^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1542^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bailey Elementary School)	44	30	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bailey Elementary School)	39	43	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bailey Elementary School)	49	45	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bailey Elementary School)	44	55	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bailey Elementary School)	40	38	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bailey Elementary School)	41	54	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bailey Elementary School)	43	41	2%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	765	741	3.1%
African American	41	43	4.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	320	330	3.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	376	328	12.8%
Two or More Races	20	33	65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	66%	10%

Schools Near Bailey Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4630 Gallagher Rd	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7531	741	49	15.1	66.0%	328 (44.3%)	43 (5.8%)	330 (44.5%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.5%)	18	1957^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.3%		32.5	1542^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.2%	415	29.0	32.0	30.0				37.0	48.0	44.0				35.0						$10,232	$2,280	$7,952
Independence Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12902 E Us Highway 92	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 473-8600	914	48	19.0	39.8%	576 (63.0%)	50 (5.5%)	231 (25.3%)	17 (1.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	47.9	1145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.2%		33.1	1522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.1%	377	68.0	62.0	39.0	61.0	60.0	53.0	74.0	57.0	34.0	50.0	60.0	55.0	36.0	16.0	67.0	68.0	90.0	79.0	$7,856	$1,595	$6,261
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9457	576	42	13.7	84.0%	38 (6.6%)	6 (1.0%)	529 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22.6	1835^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.7%		24.1	1770^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.0%	65	36.0	31.0	33.0				44.0	48.0	53.0				31.0						$12,529	$3,582	$8,947
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 W Pruett Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8154	559	33	16.9	82.3%	241 (43.1%)	86 (15.4%)	198 (35.4%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.3%)	27.3	1705^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.4%		19.6	1909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.8%	204	36.0	41.0	47.0				32.0	47.0	53.0				39.0						$11,946	$2,934	$9,012
Lopez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8000	579	35	16.7	72.9%	203 (35.1%)	113 (19.5%)	207 (35.8%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.3%)	40.9	1317^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.6%		35.9	1441^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.7%	124	49.0	39.0	51.0				49.0	58.0	55.0				45.0						$10,723	$2,252	$8,472
Colson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Lakeview Ave	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8031	674	40	17.0	61.4%	218 (32.3%)	124 (18.4%)	269 (39.9%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.7%)	30.2	1613^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%		35.3	1461^st of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%	152	40.0	40.0	51.0				45.0	41.0	44.0				45.0						$10,758	$2,232	$8,526
Cork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 N Cork Rd	Plant City	33565	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9353	690	47	14.6	64.5%	297 (43.0%)	13 (1.9%)	352 (51.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	33.1	1537^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.9%		40.3	1330^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.6%	207	44.0	44.0	42.0				45.0	47.0	55.0				44.0						$10,846	$2,307	$8,538
Seffner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Cactus Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8171	378	26	14.5	65.9%	121 (32.0%)	57 (15.1%)	174 (46.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	31.4	1579^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%		39.6	1346^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.9%	233	43.0	34.0	54.0				50.0	34.0	47.0				47.0						$12,951	$2,987	$9,965
Mango Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4220 Hwy 579	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8208	742	43	17.2	81.3%	126 (17.0%)	259 (34.9%)	313 (42.2%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	10.4	2146^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.9%		8.4	2163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%	17	27.0	37.0	25.0				27.0	40.0	32.0				23.0						$10,258	$2,852	$7,406
Thonotosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10050 Skewlee Rd	Thonotosassa	33592	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6987	410	25	16.4	79.5%	141 (34.4%)	107 (26.1%)	130 (31.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	29.3	1642^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	27.2%		32.9	1527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	115	33.0	32.0	44.0				40.0	42.0	54.0				59.0						$12,764	$3,295	$9,469

Frequently Asked Questions about Bailey Elementary School

What district is Bailey Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Bailey Elementary School a good school?

Bailey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bailey Elementary School?

Students at Bailey Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 44% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bailey Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Bailey Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bailey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bailey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Strawberry Crest High School

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