Bailey Park Elementary School serves 147 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bailey Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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School Overview
Bailey Park Elementary School's student population of 147 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bailey Park Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
70%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bailey Park Elementary School?
147 students attend Bailey Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bailey Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey Park Elementary School?
Bailey Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bailey Park Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bailey Park Elementary School part of?
Bailey Park Elementary School is part of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District.
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