Gale-Bailey Elementary School

4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd
Marbury, MD 20658

galebailey.ccboe.com/

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gale-Bailey Elementary School, located in Marbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Charles County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." By focusing on core academic standards, character education, and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Gale-Bailey Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to cultivate critical thinking and social-emotional growth. Through its commitment to a collaborative and safe environment, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their personal best.

344

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gale-Bailey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	60
Black	109
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
132 (38.4%)
Black
109 (31.7%)
Hispanic
60 (17.4%)
Two or More
37 (10.8%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)743-5491
Website:	http://galebailey.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64