Bailey Lake Elementary School

www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/bl

522 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bailey Lake Elementary School, located in Clarkston, Michigan, serves as a prominent member of the Clarkston Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation for its elementary-aged students through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging active collaboration between educators, students, and parents to support individual student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bailey Lake Elementary is known for cultivating a positive school culture that prioritizes character building and community involvement. The school utilizes its suburban location in Clarkston to offer students a safe and enriched learning environment, often integrating modern educational resources to prepare them for future academic levels. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens, Bailey Lake Elementary remains a focal point for families seeking a nurturing and effective primary education within the Clarkston area.

522

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bailey Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	17

White
450 (86.2%)
Hispanic
40 (7.7%)
Two or More
17 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
Black
6 (1.1%)

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:	Clarkston Community School District
Phone:	(248)623-5300
Website:	http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/bl
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 74