Bailey Park Elementary School

210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bailey Park Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bailey Park Elementary School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bailey Park Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
13%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
82%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bailey Park Elementary School?
138 students attend Bailey Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bailey Park Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Park Elementary School?
Bailey Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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