Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

Summary:

Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Station, Indiana, serving 270 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lake Station Community Schools district, which is ranked 321 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Virgil I Bailey stands out for its diverse student population, with 36.67% White, 8.15% African American, 44.07% Hispanic, and 10.74% two or more races. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.8% in 2020-2021 to 28.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools like Banneker Elementary at Marquette and Liberty Elementary School. Additionally, Virgil I Bailey's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 17.29% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 21.6% for the Lake Station Community Schools district and 38.6% for the state.

The school's challenges are further highlighted by its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 84.07% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than nearby schools. While Virgil I Bailey has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,133 in 2018-2019 to $11,306 in 2021-2022, this is still lower than the nearby schools. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 in 2022-2023 suggests that there may be opportunities to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the challenges facing the school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2100 Union St
       Lake Station, IN  46405


(219) 962-1302

District: Lake Station Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
858th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,306 Help


Students who attend Virgil I Bailey Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Thomas A Edison Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.1%
White:
36.7%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Compare Details Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.1%), White (36.7%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Virgil I Bailey Elementary School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is $11,306.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lake Station Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Station Community Schools 320th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.85 298th 326 8.6%
2005 16.12 866th 959 9.7%
2006 17.19 867th 961 9.8%
2007 24.94 823rd 985 16.4%
2008 27.34 816th 996 18.1%
2009 42.58 685th 1003 31.7%
2010 62.37 423rd 1009 58.1%
2011 68.72 317th 1025 69.1%
2012 56.81 505th 1015 50.2%
2013 56.27 541st 1035 47.7%
2014 54.92 549th 1036 47.0%
2015 63.68 398th 1040 61.7%
2016 46.12 666th 1046 36.3%
2017 41.86 678th 1033 34.4%
2018 40.97 691st 1027 32.7%
2019 38.93 683rd 1031 33.8%
2021 21.07 800th 1016 21.3%
2022 27.72 763rd 1020 25.2%
2023 18.53 830th 1016 18.3%
2024 16.24 858th 1010 15.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1989 177 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 175 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1991 178 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1992 185 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 178 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 182 0 1 34 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1995 205 1 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 205 1 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 187 2 3 26 0 n/a n/a 1 219
1998 187 3 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 180 2 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 181 0 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 175 0 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 167 3 0 45 3 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 167 3 0 45 3 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 189 1 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 174 3 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 171 5 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2007 165 10 0 48 0 n/a n/a 29 252
2008 150 4 0 55 0 n/a n/a 37 246
2009 170 9 0 47 0 n/a n/a 27 253
2010 166 11 0 55 0 n/a n/a 33 265
2011 158 8 0 60 0 0 30 0 256
2012 203 16 1 129 0 2 6 0 357
2013 262 23 0 132 0 2 0 0 419
2014 204 21 0 143 0 2 10 0 380
2015 211 16 0 142 0 1 14 0 384
2016 200 22 0 128 0 0 12 0 362
2017 161 27 0 135 0 0 14 0 337
2018 148 29 0 116 0 0 14 0 307
2019 119 30 3 120 0 0 18 0 290
2020 128 30 2 116 0 0 21 0 297
2021 106 24 0 107 0 0 22 0 259
2022 104 22 0 126 0 0 29 0 281
2023 99 22 0 119 1 0 29 0 270

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 Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 9.5 21.8 40.9
1989 210 10.0 21.0 37.6
1990 216 7.0 30.8 25
1991 213 10.0 21.3 21.1
1992 212 10.8 19.6 31.1
1993 205 11.8 17.4 38.5
1994 217 11.8 18.4 47
1995 230 11.9 19.3 51.3
1996 230 11.9 19.3 51.3
1997 219 11.8 18.6 52.3
1998 221 10.8 20.5 47.1
1999 208 10.6 19.6 54.3
2000 204 10.4 19.6 50
2001 202 12.8 15.8 56.4
2002 218 10.2 21.4 66.1
2003 218 10.2 21.4 66.1
2004 219 10.1 21.7 58.9
2005 215 10.0 21.5 64.7
2006 226 10.9 20.7 68.1
2007 252 n/a n/a 73.5
2008 246 12.1 20.3 82.3
2009 253 12.0 21.1 71.7
2010 265 12.1 21.8 87.1
2011 256 12.1 21.1 74.2
2012 357 22.0 16.2 82.6
2013 419 22.0 19.0 78.3
2014 380 21.0 18.0 78.7
2015 384 21.0 18.2 79.4
2016 362 18.0 20.1 76.5
2017 337 18.0 18.7 78
2018 307 16.0 19.1 85.3
2019 290 16.0 18.1 83.4
2020 297 18.0 16.5 88.2
2021 259 17.0 15.2 81.5
2022 281 23.3 12.0 81.5
2023 270 19.3 13.9 84.1

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 Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 9.5 21.8 40.9
1989 210 10.0 21.0 37.6
1990 216 7.0 30.8 25
1991 213 10.0 21.3 21.1
1992 212 10.8 19.6 31.1
1993 205 11.8 17.4 38.5
1994 217 11.8 18.4 47
1995 230 11.9 19.3 51.3
1996 230 11.9 19.3 51.3
1997 219 11.8 18.6 52.3
1998 221 10.8 20.5 47.1
1999 208 10.6 19.6 54.3
2000 204 10.4 19.6 50
2001 202 12.8 15.8 56.4
2002 218 10.2 21.4 66.1
2003 218 10.2 21.4 66.1
2004 219 10.1 21.7 58.9
2005 215 10.0 21.5 64.7
2006 226 10.9 20.7 68.1
2007 252 n/a n/a 73.5
2008 246 12.1 20.3 82.3
2009 253 12.0 21.1 71.7
2010 265 12.1 21.8 87.1
2011 256 12.1 21.1 74.2
2012 357 22.0 16.2 82.6
2013 419 22.0 19.0 78.3
2014 380 21.0 18.0 78.7
2015 384 21.0 18.2 79.4
2016 362 18.0 20.1 76.5
2017 337 18.0 18.7 78
2018 307 16.0 19.1 85.3
2019 290 16.0 18.1 83.4
2020 297 18.0 16.5 88.2
2021 259 17.0 15.2 81.5
2022 281 23.3 12.0 81.5
2023 270 19.3 13.9 84.1

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 Virgil I Bailey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $573 (6.3%) $8,559 (93.7%) $9,133
2020 $594 (6.3%) $8,793 (93.7%) $9,387
2021 $1,035 (9.3%) $10,146 (90.7%) $11,181
2022 $1,666 (14.7%) $9,639 (85.3%) $11,306

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virgil I 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 683rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 830th of 1016 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)51.617.5
 34.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Station Community Schools)35.616.9
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)54.832.5
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Station Community Schools)50.739
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)42.415.2
 27.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Station Community Schools)46.123.7
 22.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)37.319.6
 17.7%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Station Community Schools)40.419.4
 21.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)40.719.6
 21.1%
   4th Grade Science (Lake Station Community Schools)44.921.5
 23.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)3118.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Station Community Schools)41.630.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)35.721.6
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Station Community Schools)43.830.8
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Virgil I Bailey Elementary School)40.527
 13.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lake Station Community Schools)48.340
 8.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290270
 6.9%
African American3022
 26.7%
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic120119
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White11999
 16.8%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%84.1%
 0.6%


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

High : Thomas A Edison Junior-Senior High School

Students at Virgil I Bailey Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 37% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American.

Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended Virgil I Bailey Elementary School.


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