Serving 760 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bailey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bailey Elementary School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
760 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bailey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2289 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
48%
37%

Black
4%
21%

White
43%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey Elementary School's ranking?
Bailey Elementary School is ranked #2289 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bailey Elementary School often compared to?
Bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bailey Elementary School?
760 students attend Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bailey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Elementary School?
Bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bailey Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bailey Elementary School part of?
Bailey Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days*
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
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